Relay For Life April 29 & 30, 2011 6:00pm-12:00pm McMicken Commons.

Relay For LifeRelay For Life

April 29 & 30, 2011April 29 & 30, 20116:00pm-12:00pm6:00pm-12:00pm

McMicken CommonsMcMicken Commons

What is Relay For Life?What is Relay For Life?

Start your team today!Start your team today!• Teams consist of 8-15 participants • Each team is led by a Team Captain• Teams and participants register at www.RelayForLife.org/UCincinnati• Can earn 9 hours of community service ** More hours can be earned for pre-event fundraising and attendance at Relay Team Meetings

The Night of Relay…The Night of Relay…

• Opening CeremonyOpening Ceremony• Survivor LapSurvivor Lap

• Survivor DinnerSurvivor Dinner

SurvivorsSurvivors

LuminariaLuminaria

Please submit pictures for the Luminaria slideshow by 4/20 to [email protected]

Levels of FundraisingLevels of Fundraising• $10 $10 Commitment Fee• $25 $25 gets you:

– Food bracelet (2 meals) the night of Relay– Up to 99 OFF-CAMPUS community service hours

• $100 $100 – Recommended individual goal

On-site FundraisingOn-site Fundraising• Every team required to have one• Baked goods, candy, glow sticks, jewelry, grilled

food, massages… get creative!– Incorporate this year’s theme “Relay around the world”– See website or packet for more ideas

• Sign up tonight or use the online form • Sell all night long!

Relay EntertainmentRelay Entertainment

On-site Fundraising IdeasOn-site Fundraising Ideas

What to Bring to RelayWhat to Bring to Relay• Tent, chairs, table, sleeping bags • Sign and decorations for campsite• On-site fundraiser supplies• $$ for other teams’ goodies

– Every penny goes to ACS funding• Accessories and outfits for themed laps

• Togas, PJ’s, UC spirit wea

• Hope Lodge Wish List Donation

Hope Lodge DonationHope Lodge Donation• Hope Lodge is a cost-free, temporary "home away

from home" for cancer patients and their caregivers at a time when they need it most.

• We will be hosting a collection for the Cincinnati, Musekamp Hope Lodge at Relay

• Our goal is for each participant to donate 1 item on their Wish List

Getting Prepared Getting Prepared • Make sure team members are registered

online– $25 covers $10 commitment fee, 9

service hours, and food bracelet• Grill permit:

http://www.RelayForLife.org/UCincinnati

Registration at RelayRegistration at Relay• Begins at 4:00 PM

– Priority registration for top 25 fundraising teams starts at 3:00 PM (you will be notified the morning of Relay by 8:00am)

• Campsites: first come first serve after 4:00– Electricity limited

• When you register, you will be given packet with food bracelets, service form, event schedule, and t-shirts

Community Service HoursCommunity Service Hours• Captains are given one sheet at registration

– Team members must sign it, and put M#s– Captains enter # of hours fulfilled

• This form can be turned in at the registration booth starting at 8 AM Saturday morning.– Relay committee submits hours to UC

• Must have raised $25 individually to get hours• Interested in more hours? Email Christine to volunteer

for day-of hours: [email protected]

Relay Around the World!Relay Around the World!

• Incorporate the international theme in any way– Team name, on-site fundraiser, costumes, etc.

•“Passport” included in registration packet•Prizes awarded for best team theme, most dedicated participant, individual and team fundraising

Celebrate.Celebrate. Remember.Remember. Fight Back.Fight Back.

Thank You! Thank You! Questions?Questions?

Sign up and start fundraising at Sign up and start fundraising at www.RelayForLife.org/UCincinnatiwww.RelayForLife.org/UCincinnati

Next Team Meeting: T-shirt and Bank NightNext Team Meeting: T-shirt and Bank NightWednesday, April 27Wednesday, April 27thth 7:00pm 7:00pm

Room 3240 CRCRoom 3240 CRC