Westminster College's Relay for Life Raises Over $30,000

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2003

The Relay for Life held at Westminster College April 12 raised more than $30,000 for cancer research.

"We've raised about $130,000 over the past five years," said David DiDesiderio, president and philanthropy chair of Alpha Sigma Phi. "There were 617 people that participated, and we had major sponsors such as UPMC, Giant Eagle, and Westminster College. Our fraternity, Alpha Sigma Pi, has raised more than any other student organization at a Relay for Life."

The concept behind Relay for Life involves teams of 8 to 15 people taking turns walking or running around the track, relay-style, for 12 straight hours. Each team member is asked to raise donations to support the American Cancer Society services, programs, and research.

For more information, contact DiDesiderio at (724) 946-7991 or e-mail didesidr@westminster.edu.