SU Relay For Life Raises Over $20,000 for American Cancer Society

SALISBURY, MD---Over 50 Salisbury University faculty, staff and students recently came together for Salisbury University’s 20th annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). 

The SU Relay for Life Committee, led by sophomore Courtney Harris, raised $20,010. All proceeds benefit cancer research, education, patient services and advocacy programs. To date, SU’s Relay For Life has raised over $1 million for ACS initiatives. 

“The support received from the united campus community was a moving example of how - together - we can make huge progress toward a world without cancer,” said Debbie White, senior community development manager for the ACS. 

New this year, SU deans, faculty and staff exceeded fundraising goals during a “Want a Piece of Me?” pie throw event. The traditional Luminaria ceremony, a tribute to friends and family members lost to cancer and honoring of survivors, also was part of this year's event, which was scaled down due to SU’s ongoing COVID-19 precautions. 

SU’s Relay For Life has consistently been ranked among colleges across the nation and has received multiple awards for its efforts. 

For more information visit www.relayforlife/sumd.