Relay for Life

By MIDN 2/C Omar Amakhtari

On October 11-12, 2008, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) unit participated in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life event. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.

In this event, Midshipmen (MIDN) of all classes, from 4th class to 1st class, banded together to bring the fight to one of America’s biggest killers—cancer. This event, lasting a total of 12 hours, required participating Midshipmen to give up their weekend and devote it to a cause above and beyond them self. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs for the American Cancer Society. CMU NROTC was successful in completing the Relay for Life, and as always, is proud to show their support to cancer victims and survivors in our community.