Ole Miss Relay for Life comes together to fight cancer and inspire hope

Survivors walk the track at Ole Miss'
Relay for Life event

The Ole Miss Chapter of Colleges against Cancer hosted Relay for Life at the OPC Activity Center in Oxford, Mississippi on April 21. Relay for Life is the primary fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that raises money to fund cancer research, and helps make a global impact on cancer.

The Oxford community came together to remember lost loved ones, to honor survivors of all cancers, and to celebrate life. Volunteers selflessly devoted their time and energy to raise cancer awareness and to make Relay for Life of Ole Miss a tremendous success. The event raised over $64,000 for the American Cancer Society. This money will be used to fund cancer research and provide information and services for people with cancer who need them.

"Relay for Life means hope that some day, we will never have to fear cancer."  -Dyanne McCord, Survivor

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Relay for Life of Ole Miss is buzzing on social media via Facebook and Twitter. Some students try to raise awareness by sharing their personal experiences with cancer, while others share information on the event.