Welcome! Team Representative Meeting Relay For Life at the University of Minnesota hosted by Colleges Against Cancer

Because of you, we’ve come so far… 2004: $30,00025 teams 2009 Goal: $176,000 and 176 teams 2005:$96,00065 teams 2006: $105,00089 teams 2007:$116, teams 2008:$162, teams

All proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society, the nationwide health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer and diminishing suffering and death from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Teams may begin arriving to set up their campsites at 4:00 p.m. at the fieldhouse, no later please! Be there by 5:30 p.m. as the Opening Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. What is a campsite? Prizes for best “Pirate, Island” themed campsite Schedule of Events:

Opening “ CELEBRATE ” ceremony at 6 p.m. -Resident of the Hope Lodge -Jason Pirock, Honorary Relay For Life survivor -Survivors lap! - First team lap – new this year!

Luminaria “ REMEMBER ” ceremony at 10 p.m. - Tribute by Natalie Taylor - Vocalist performing - Luminaria slideshow -Please send pictures, lyrics, quotes, etc. to - “Remember” laps

Luminaria “ REMEMBER ” ceremony at 10 p.m. Where can I get luminaria to use as an easy fundraiser to reach my $100 goal? -Today! -Bank days -

Fight Back ceremony at 5:00 a.m. -Now that we’ve raised $176,000 in the fight against cancer, what can we do to fight back all year? - -Robert Fleishmann, cancer researcher -Can we achieve a smokefree campus at the U of M? - Our personal pledges to FIGHT BACK

Incorporate the theme in everything! -Organize fundraisers that utilize the theme – there will be prizes for the most creative, on-theme fundraiser! -Bring your best costume, because there is awards at the Relay For Life for best costume and more! - Makes the night and all entertainment and activities more fun! Dress up as a pirate, get out your Hawaiian skirts and your swimsuits …. because the THEME of the Relay For Life is ….

Other Activities: Fear Factor – think you’ve got what it takes? Basketball Tourney – look for the registration table to sign up individually or as a team! Burrito eating contest Mr. Relay Pageant – guys, strut your stuff and be crowned “Mr. Relay 2009” Comedy Sportz! Just out the schedule behind the stage throughout the night to stay informed!

The Dating Game – whoever knew you could find the lover of your dreams while fighting cancer? Magician, Hip Hop Instructor Bowling with Coconuts! Relay’s Best Dance Crew!

the all important…FOOD! Jamba Juice and Qdoba will be at the Relay –25% will go to benefit the Relay For Life –Same prices as normal –Please bring cash Some free beverages Free breakfast You may bring your own food, but please keep it in the food area! You may walk with water bottles with caps on the track

So, what should I bring? Sleeping bags Pillows Water Costumes Campsite decorations Chairs – w/ the rubber nubbins Cash for food and fundraising activities –Checks and credits cards can be used for fundraisers Onsite fundraising supplies Luminaria you have collected Any money you have raised Your teachers, friends, coworkers, and family Comfy shoes Valuables – iPods & computers? And of courses your costume!

The Relay For Life is a CELEBRATION of the money you have raised for the American Cancer Society. Please try your best to raise your $100 individual fundraising minimum by April 17. Where are you at in achieving your goal? There already? Raise your goal to further help the American Cancer Society!

There’s only a week left! How can I do this quickly? Simple. - Send out s to family, friends, teachers, and coworkers via your personal page on Tell them your story of why you Relay. - Post a link on your Facebook status and personal page. - Sell 10 luminaria in honor or memory of someone. - Hold a last minute bake sale, party with a cover, date auction, penny war, etc. - Other ideas?

Another sure-fire way to supplement your fundraising goal… ONSITE FUNDRAISERS! Sell cancer-fighting t-shirts Face painting Picture back drops Caricatures Manicures, hair braiding, etc. Bake sale Crafts (picture frames, capes, pins) Food items: get food permits ASAP (available online at Hold mini activities (DDR, palm reading, Twister tourney) Wagon rides around the track

First ever silent Auction! We are looking for gifts/packages to give away. If you have a connection to a business, hotel, spa, etc we could use your help! Silent Auction will run from 6pm – right before the luminaria ceremony at 10pm.

Need some leverage with your advisers, residence hall directors, and professors? Invite them to the relay for life! Invitations available online at Why? Show them how active you are on campus! Use the opportunity to tell them why you Relay. Reach out to them to help you achieve your fundraising goal. Even if they don’t have a close tie to cancer, they have a close tie to you and the more than 1600 people at the U of M who attend.

It’s the home stretch! Bank Days: Get your t-shirts! Tuesday, April 7 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coffman 324 Tuesday, April a.m. – 2 p.m. MCB Lobby Wednesday, April a.m. – 2 p.m. Coffman 324 Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coffman 303 Relay For Life Friday, April 17, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. please arrive by 5:30 p.m. U of M Fieldhouse: 1800 University Ave. SE Parking: 4 th Street Ramp. Free if you leave between 8pm and 8am!

a Thank You to our teams and individuals who have been already been fundraising! Top Teams online: 1. Gamma Phi Beta Incredibles: $4, Fight Club: $3, SPH Cares About Cures: $2,863 Top Individuals online: 1. Brittany Rask: $2, Kimara Glaser-Kirschenbaum: $ Rebecca Widen: $650

Remember… we Relay to eliminate CANCER by raising vital funds to support the American Cancer Society. But the reason why we Relay is to honor and remember all who have been touched by cancer. Please invite those you want to honor.

Thank you for attending - we’ll see you at the Relay For Life! Questions? “Finding a cure for cancer is not a sprint, nor is it a marathon, but it is a relay; a Relay for Life.”