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GALLERY: Aggie Relay for Life

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Photo by Photo by Megan Cusick

Signs with information about the American Cancer Society lined the track. 

Aggie Relay for Life held their fundraising event for the American Cancer Society at Penberthy Fields on Saturday evening. Students and community members created teams to participate in the relay. There were also games such as corn hole, spike ball and volleyball for attendees.

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  • The participants entertained themselves with games and activities when they weren’t walking.

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  • Students play a game of cornhole.

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  • Some participants played volleyball as their team members walked the track.

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  • The event will last until 1 a.m.

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  • Many participants were racing around to enjoy their time at the long fundraising event.

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  • Members of Emeralds, an all women’s organization, participated in the event.

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  • Waitin’ on Hayden, a local band, played a long set for the participants.

    Photo by Photo by Megan Cusick
  • There were many activities set up for the event put on by Aggies.

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  • Participants were able to make bracelets and key chains as well as some other art work.

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  • Participants made bracelets that were available for sale to benefit the American Cancer Society.

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  • Students play a game of tug of war.

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  • Families and students consistently walked the track.

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  • This year the Relay was Disney themed.

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  • Student organizations along with families, formed teams to take part in the eight-hour-long event.

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  • SLAM, a student organization, participated as a team.

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  • Crafts were used for entertainment as well as to generate more proceeds.

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  • Participants could make bracelets with words or names, remembering someone they know that was diagnosed with cancer.

    Photo by Photo by Megan Cusick
  • One bracelet spelled out “survivor.”

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