UNIVERSITY OF MAINE RELAY FOR LIFE CMJ 237

The University of Maine held the Relay for Life on April 12, 2013

The Relay for Life was held at the New Balance Student Recreation and Fitness Center on the University of Maine Campus and ran from 7 P.M. on April 12, 2013 until 7 A.M. on April 13, 2013

A schedule of events was posted for the full 12 hours so all of the participants could see.

Participants of all ages walked the track at the relay for life. For every lap they completed they could take a bead. The bead colors represent a type of cancer.

Greeks came together for the event held at the Student Recreation Center on the University of Maine campus.

Tents set up on the basketball courts served as a campsite for all the participants who chose to stay all night.

Luminaries were for sale at the Relay for Life. Students and participants were able to purchase them for $10 and could make them in memory of or in honor of a person who had or has cancer.

A banner was displayed in the Student Recreation Center displaying what the Relay means for cancer victims, survivors and their families.

“Spread the hope, one step at a time”. Participants wrote notes to their loved ones who are battling or lost the battle to cancer.

All participants wore a bracelet signifying their dedication.

Mother of college student Sarah Craven passed away on October 19, Sarah is a first year student at the University of Maine and a sister of Phi Mu Pi Chapter.

Rachel Boudreau, a fourth year student at the University of Maine and sister of Phi Mu Pi Chapter bought a luminary for her grandfather who passed away on February 18, 2012 of colon cancer.

Some of the sister of Phi Mu Pi Chapter came out to show their support for the Relay for Life and stayed all 12 hours.

A note written by Rachel Boudreau to her grandfather on the hope board.

Luminaries that were purchased by participants lined the track and were lit during the luminaria ceremony where all participants walked the track in honor of someone who has or has passed from cancer,