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Luminaries will shine bright as Hofstra’s Relay For Life returns to campus on Saturday, May 6.

Relay For Life returns to Hofstra University

For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the popular cancer awareness walk Relay For Life comes back to Hofstra University, looking to raise money — and ultimately defeat … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/6/23

A group walked laps around the Baldwin High School track on Jan. 9 to take the “First Lap” of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to support cancer research.

Walking laps in Baldwin to support Relay for Life, cancer research

A few people made their way around the tracks of Baldwin High School last Saturday to take the “First Lap” to support the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser, Relay for … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/14/21

Baldwin residents Abby and Miguel Melendez, who are both cancer survivors and volunteers for the American Cancer Society, helped organize this year’s virtual Relay for Life of Baldwin.

Experiencing the first virtual Relay for Life of Baldwin

The coronavirus pandemic wasn’t stopping a group of people set out to make a difference. The Relay for Life of Baldwin took place on Aug. 22, but this time, virtually. The Baldwin community … more

10/21/20

Local residents took part in the “First Lap” in association with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on Jan. 4.

Walking a lap in Baldwin for a cause

A group of people turned out for the “First Lap” around the Baldwin High School track on the foggy morning of Jan. 4 to support cancer research. The event is associated with Relay for … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/16/20

Participants walked a final lap during Relay For Life’s Luminaria Ceremony during the June 1 event.

South Side High School hosts second Relay For Life

Hundreds gathered to cheer on and support cancer survivors and caregivers on June 1 at South Side High School’s second Relay For Life. The event, hosted by South Side’s Cancer Awareness Club, raised more than $50,000 for the American Cancer Society. more

By Julia Baxley | 6/6/19

Hundreds of community members attended South Side High School’s first Relay For Life last June.

South Side High School prepares for its second Relay For Life on June 1

After a successful inaugural campaign raising money for the American Cancer Society while celebrating those fighting cancer and honoring those who have died from it, South Side High School will host its second Relay For Life on June 1. more

By Ben Strack | 5/9/19

Cancer survivors took a lap around the track at South Side High School’s first Relay For Life on June 2.

South Side High School raises $55K at Relay For Life

“I don’t think I’ve ever felt so proud in my 11 years of being at South Side and being a part of this community,” said English teacher Meghan O’Brien, who served as the faculty adviser for the school’s first ever Relay For Life. “To see the overwhelming response the day of was really something spectacular.” more

By Ben Strack | 6/7/18

Cancer Awareness Club members Sofia Harrison, left, Brittney Gobardhan and Giulia Pugliese, who are chairing South Side High School’s Relay for Life on June 2, helped spread the word earlier this month.

South Side students, Rockville Centre community ready for Relay For Life

South Side High School is almost set to host its first-ever Relay for Life, as students and community members put the finishing touches on preparations and ramp up fundraising ahead of Saturday’s event, which will benefit the American Cancer Society. more

By Ben Strack | 5/31/18

South Side will host Relay For Life on June 2 for the first time in the school’s history.

South Side students prep for school's first Relay For Life

South Side High School is set to hosts its first-ever Relay For Life in less than three months, as motivated students have been spreading the word and collecting donations ahead of the cancer research fundraising event. more

By Ben Strack | 3/15/18

Bag lamps dedicated to people affected by cancer lined the high school’s track. The bags, called Luminarias, are lit at sunset during an emotional ceremony.

O’Side marches for cancer research

aturday, June 3rd stood out in a week marked by rain and overcast weather, as if the organizers of Oceanside's Relay For Life had been granted a special order of sunshine and blue skies. Tagged … more

6/7/17

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