Westminster College Fraternity Sponsors "Relay for Life"

Westminster College fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi is sponsoring the eighth annual "Relay for Life" to benefit cancer research Saturday, April 16,  from 10 a.m.-10-p.m. at the Harold Burry Track.

"As of March 31, we have 33 teams signed up, and we hope to exceed the 48 teams we had last year," said Quay Rosengarth, sophomore public relations major from New Wilmington and Alpha Sigma Phi philanthropy chair.  "Our goal is to make this relay the largest and most profitable college relay in the area.  We want to grow each year and do our part in the fight against cancer.  Currently we have contributions from The Wright Place Salon, Borlands Golf Course, Pizza Joes, and Alice's Pizza.  We will take team reservations and sponsors until the day of the event."

Alpha Sigma Phi started this event to honor the memory of Dr. Peter Macky, a professor who died of cancer eight years ago, and was close to many of the students and staff at Westminster.  The fraternity has raised nearly $150,000 over the past seven years.

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.

The event features a cancer survivor walk at noon, a luminary ceremony at 9 p.m. and concludes with fireworks at 10 p.m.

 To sign up a team or become a sponsor, contact Rosengarth at (724) 946-7054 or e-mail rosengwq@westminster.edu.

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