Relay for Life 2

April 25, 2005

SLU's "Second Round" Towards the Fight Against Cancer

Buffalo, NY- The Hermanas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. will be participating in Relay For Life, which will take place on Friday, April 22, 2005 at the University at Buffalo.

Hermanas of each chapter located within the Upstate Region of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. participated in the walk. This year, the Hermanas were among three million people who will participate in Relay For Life in over 4,200 local communities across the country in order to raise millions of dollars to preserve the American Cancer Society's mission. Participants supporting the University of Buffalo's Relay For Life event, helped to raise $32,044.

"It was important for SLU to take part in this event. Cancer is a disease that affects people in many different ways. Many of our Hermanas have family and/or friends who have been poisoned by the disease and/or have died because of it. Our organization lives for community service and literacy and what a great way to educate others and each other by participating in such a moving service through Relay For Life. It was the first time we participated in this event as a region. It was amazing and truly an eye opener. Surrounding oneself with survivors was so inspiring to me," said Hermana Denishea Flannigan, Upstate Regional Director.

Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. It is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. The program unites millions of people in thousands of communities nationwide each year are dedicated to raising money to help eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from the disease. Every dollar raised makes a difference to people whose lives are touched by cancer.

"I felt the event was very motivating. I could feel the love and dedication people have to fight cancer. It was the best event that I've ever taken part in… It was such a FAMILY event. There were activities for kids to participate in so there was no reason for anyone to turn down the opportunity to participate… Overall, the event was a blessing and SLU will continue to participate in this event annually."

To learn more about Relay For Life, log onto www.cancer.org/docroot/GI/gi_1.asp

Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. was founded on December 1, 1987 at Binghamton University as an organization that would provide sisterhood and support while also promoting academic achievement, service to the community and cultural enrichment. Today, 17 years later, the sorority's purpose remains to unite women committed to seeking the political and social advancement of the under-represented populations. Through the Hermanas leadership, the sorority has 26 undergraduate chapters at over 30 campuses, 13 graduate -professional chapters and has touched the lives of more than 300 women.

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