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An Ode To Relay for Life

A cumulation of our favorite Relay memories and why we believe you should join Relay for Life.

Jacqueline Kerner

May 08, 2017

Manhattanville College

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Dear Past, Present, and Future Relayers,

Ever since our Sophomore Year in college, Alexis and I (Jackie), have been involved in Manhattanville College's Relay for Life. We have served the past three years as Executive Board Members. Throughout our involvement within Relay for Life, we have learned many lessons that have made us better leaders and also developed many memories in the process. Here are our top five favorite memories from our involvement with Relay for Life.

1. Relay for Life Kick-off 2015

2. Relay for Life 2015

3. Relay for Life 2016

4. Making Strides Against Westchester 2016

5. Paint for A Cause

6. S'more Luminaria

There are many reasons why people Relay. For Alexis and I, Relaying is super personal and we both hope to make a difference in others lives. Whether our work changes on person's life or multiple people's lives, we just want to make a difference.

Jackie: I Relay for my dad who passed away from Carcinoid Cancer when I was only 10 years old. I also Relay for my mother who is a survivor of Breast Cancer. I Relay for all my friends and family who have battled cancer and won or sadly lost their battle to cancer. Finally, I Relay so that a cure for Cancer is found and no child ever has to hear the words that your parent(s) have Cancer.

Alexis: I Relay for my mother's parents, my grandparents. who I never got the privilege to meet because their lives were taken too soon from cancer. I also Relay for my Papa, my best friend, and biggest supporter, who lost his battle in 2009. I Relay for a cure, so no one ever has to go through the pain and suffering that cancer brings.

We hope that this article inspires you to participate in Relay for Life at your school or community. If you don't have a Relay for Life at your school or in your community, we encourage you to contact the American Cancer Society to see how you can start one or participate in one nearby. Relay for Life was and will continue to be a passion that drives both of us in all that we do. It was something that made the most memorable of memories for us in our college career and helped us become best of friends. We are thankful the time that we have spent to make Manhattanville's Relay for Life what it is today and we look forward to seeing where Manhattanville takes Relay for Life in the future.

Sincerely,

Your Founder/President (Jackie) and Vice-President/Entertainment & Activity Chair (Alexis)

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

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I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

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Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

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13. To be well-rounded.

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

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