Relay for Life at Urbana University

The Urbana University Relay for Life will be held Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, on the main campus. Local residents are invited to participate in the event and/or contribute to Relay for Life, which supports the American Cancer Society in its fight against the disease.

Initiated and organized by Urbana University students, the event begins at noon on April 13 and concludes at noon on April 14. The students’ goal is to raise $17,000 through the event.

This year marks the third year students have organized the Relay for Life on campus. Last year’s Relay raised over $13,000.

There will be a wide variety of activities held throughout the 24 hours of Relay for Life. One of those activities is the Survivor Lap, intended for cancer survivors and their families and friends. The Survivor Lap begins at 7 p.m. on April 13.

There also will be a Luminaria Ceremony held after dark on April 13. The ceremony is an opportunity for loved ones and friends to gather around the candlelit track and remember, honor and celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer.

The theme of this year’s Relay for Life is MargaRELAYville, a Hawaiian Luau theme.

Those who would like to participate in the event or donate funds to help the fight against cancer are asked to contact the Relay for Life co-chairs, Emily Campbell (937-430-0282 or uurelay@aol.com) or Nick Guidera (652-5708 or nickguidera@hotmail.com).

Official Schedule of Events

April 13th:
NOON: Opening Ceremonies, lunch outside, Mr. & Ms. Relay and Mashed Potato Eating Contest, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (Classes cancelled between noon and 1pm)
1:00pm: Quest and Musical Chairs
3:00-7:00pm: 9-Volt Concert
3:00pm: Sac Race, 3-Legged Race, Tug of War
4:00pm: Chetto/Shaving Cream Game, Water Balloon Volleyball Toss
5:00pm: Dinner (Various items will be sold and will be available until they are gone) and “Sakuntala & The Ring” in the Hub
5:30pm: Water Balloon Bash and Launch
6:00pm: Musical Chairs, Limbo Contest, and Hula Hoop Contest
6:30pm: Survivor Lap and Reception
7:00pm: Frozen T-shirt Contest/Who can blow the biggest bubble gum contest
8:00pm: Luminaries Ceremony
9:00pm-1:00am: Melon Belly Entertainment
9:00pm: Booty Call (When you hear the song- DANCE!)
10:00pm: Penny Wars and Cha Cha Slide Hour (When you hear the song- DANCE!)
11:00pm: Poker Lap and Electric Slide Hour (When you hear the song- DANCE!)

April 14th:
MIDNIGHT: Twister, Midnight Madness Pizza Party, and Chicken Dance Hour (When you hear the song- DANCE!)
1:00-7:00am: Movies will begin and go all night long
1:00am: Corn hole Tournament
2:00am: Dodge ball Tournament
3:00am: Flip Cup Competition and Wiener Roast around the fire pits
4:00am: Egg and Water Balloon Toss
5:00am: Capture the Flag
6:00am: ”Wake up and keep on going” and get your pajamas on for the Pajama Lap!
7:00am: Scavenger Hunt
8:00- 10:00am: Breakfast and Themed Laps
8:00am: Wake up exercises
9:00am: Protect your balls egg race
10:00am: Duct tape/newspaper fashion show (You have an hour to make an outfit out of newspaper and duct tape, best outfit wins)
11:00am: Obstacle Course
NOON: Closing Ceremonies (All teams/team captains should be present to win their awards)