Westminster College fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi is sponsoring the seventh annual "Relay for Life" for cancer research Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Harold Burry Track.

'Last year we had a great turn out and it looks like this year will be even better,' said David DiDesiderio, a junior public relations major from New Wilmington and Relay for Life chairman from Alpha Sigma Phi.  'The event is such a good way to raise money for the American Cancer Society and the fraternity is excited to do it again this year.'

The concept behind Relay for Life involves teams of 8-15 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's services, programs, and research.

Last year Alpha Sigma Pi donated over $24,000 to the American Cancer Society, and hopes to exceed that amount this year.  In the past six years, the fraternity has raised over $125,000.

"We already have a good number of teams signed up this year and more that are yet to return their team rosters," said DiDesiderio.  "There is still time to register a team."

Team rosters can be turned into the Student Affairs office or to Dave DiDesiderio, Westminster College Campus Box 648, New Wilmington, PA  16172, and money can be turned in as late as the day of the relay.  Cost is $10 per person.

"Cancer affects everyone in one way or another," said DiDesiderio.  "It's important for us to do our part to fund cancer research, provide services for cancer patients, and achieve our ultimate goal of eliminating cancer forever."

For more information, contact DiDesiderio at (724) 946-7054 or e-mail didesidr@westminster.edu.

Relay for Life 2003