Valdosta State University hopes to raise $25,000 for the American Cancer Society during its movie-themed 2017 Relay for Life, which will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 21, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.
 
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and friends of the university are invited to show their support of this life-changing experience as some 44 teams, comprised of more than 180 Blazers representing departments, offices, programs, and organizations all across campus, come together to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against all forms of the disease.  
 
During the Relay for Life of Valdosta State University, teams will camp out on the Front Lawn, with individual members taking turns walking around the designated relay area. There will be food, games, and activities for all ages, with a focus on providing entertainment, building camaraderie, and raising even more money for the American Cancer Society.
 
The Relay for Life of Valdosta State University will end at 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 22.
 
“I am very excited for our event this Friday,” said Samantha Watson-Jones, VSU Relay for Life president. “I invite everyone — from our students, faculty, and staff on campus to our friends and neighbors in the surrounding community — to come out and support the cause while also enjoying a great night of food, activities, and entertainment.”
 
As of 3 p.m. on Monday, April 17, the Relay for Life of Valdosta State University had already raised $12,258.93, or 49 percent of its $25,000 goal.
 
VSU raised $23,050.11 during its 2016 event.