Relay for Life: Overnight walk to support cancer society

This weekend, Union students and others will join Relay for Life, a 12-hour walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

"Each year, hundreds of people sign up," said Trevor Simon '06 of Blue House, one of the organizers for the event, set for 7 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday on the walkways around the Nott Memorial and Rugby Field.

There will be free food, music and performances, and hundreds of candlelit "luminaria" bags purchased by participants will surround the Nott in celebration of cancer survivors and in memory of loved ones.

Since 2003, Union participants have raised more than $100,000 for cancer research. To join a team or donate, visit www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/unioncollege.