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Why we relay.
Each one of us have been affected by cancer. In every Relay event, fundraisers and advocacy rallies, we have our individual reasons why we continue to fight. Every Wednesday, we showcase passionate members of our club and ask them why they Relay. Every one has their story. A reason. Here's ours.
Why Makenna Relays
I relay so nobody else has to hear the words “you have cancer” because I personally know just how devastating those words are. Cancer is...
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Why Alexandria Relays
I relay because my mom has dealt with lumps in her breast and has had multiple surgeries in order to remove them. I also relay for people...
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Why Samantha Relays
Like many families, cancer has impacted mine deeply. Many of my family members have become victims of cancer. Some have won their...
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Why Ruby Relays
I relay for my Aunt who passed away from a very rare form of bile duct cancer, cholangiocarcinoma. She was my second Mom, biggest role...
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Why Amanda Relays
“I Relay in support of my dad, who is a cancer survivor, and my grandfather who passed away from lung cancer. My first exposure to the...
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Why Julia Relays
I relay because my life had been impacted by cancer in multiple ways. In the 6th grade, I found out one of my best friends was diagnosed...
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Why Josh Antony Relays
Because my Mom passed away from liver cancer last year, I relay to raise money to help others like her.
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Why Vivek Relays
The odds of survival you are given represents that of a population. For any individual, it's always 100% until 0. I relay so that no...
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Why Katie Relays
I relay for my aunt who recently lost her fight with breast cancer. She was diagnosed over four years ago and fought hard but just a few...
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Why Amber Relays
I Relay for my grandma Terryl Shearwood and all my other friends and family diagnosed with cancer. To me, she was not only my grandmother...
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Why Olivia Relays
I relay in support of my mom, who is a two-time cancer survivor and one of the strongest people I know. I relay for all the people who...
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Why Priya Relays
" I relay for my father who suffered throughout his childhood to come to America and he continued to face adversities head on to protect...
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Why Sophia Relays
" I relay for my grandma Sue who was diagnosed with brain cancer when I was 2 years old. Growing up, she was my best friend, and even...
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Why Priyanka Relays
“I Relay for my aunt, a 2 year cancer survivor, my friends' mothers who fought as hard as they could, and all the other family members...
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Why Justin Relays
"I fight cancer with music. In elementary school, when my aunt passed away from breast cancer, I started taking piano and violin lessons...
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Why Sophie Relays
“I relay for my best friend, Mckenna, who lost her battle to brain cancer at just 7 years old. Mckenna was very brave and resilient and...
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Why Jenna Relays
Cancer truly touches us all in some way. I lost my Grandma to lung cancer when I was only 2 years old, which is too young to even know...
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Why Lauren Relays
“When I was a kid, I remember thinking that cancer was an ugly word. I had only heard it a couple of times, but each time I did I...
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Why Hannah Relays
"I Relay in honor of my amazing mother who is 11 years cancer free this year! She is the most amazing woman I have ever known, and I am...
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Why Gillian Relays
Hey y'all! It's been a while, but we're back! We'd like to thank our very own Gillian Ally Campbell for talking about her personal Relay...
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Why Paula Relays
I relay for many reasons. I relay for funding cancer research, for saving lives, for providing services and treatment for people in need....
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Why Sabina Relays
“When I lost my grandma to breast cancer my freshman year, I turned to Relay For Life at UCLA as a way I could honor her memory and do my...
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Why Maria Relays
Today's post is brought to us by our Marketing Graphics Chair, Maria Zamarripa. Thank you, Maria, for sharing your story of love for your...
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Who do we relay for.
Last year, the members of the UCLA ACS On Campus chapter 2018-2019 shared in the video below who they Relay for. Every individual worldwide has been affected by cancer-- loved ones, friends, family... How about you? Who do you Relay for?
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