Chapters Raise More Than $184,000 Through Relay For Life

Phi Theta Kappa chapters raised more than $184,000 through Relay For Life participation during the 2006-07 academic year! Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event to raise awareness and funds to support cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

According to reports, some 169 Phi Theta Kappa chapters sponsored Relay events or fielded a team for a community Relay. Fourteen of the 169 chapters were participating in first-time events. The exact total raised by Phi Theta Kappa through Relay participation currently stands at $184,408.66, and collections are still being reported.

Chapters that have conducted Relay events but have not yet submitted totals may report online through September.

Casey Maliszewski, Phi Theta Kappa's current International President, and Corey Lily, Vice President of Service at Jefferson State Community College's Pi Pi Chapter in Alabama, represented Phi Theta Kappa at Relay For Life's recent National Collegiate Leadership Summit in Dallas. Phi Theta Kappa was recognized for outstanding participation as a Youth Partner in Relay For Life.

The Phi Theta Kappa representatives attended a series of workshops on team building and conflict resolution, as well as topics relating to Relay For Life implementation, such as the importance of recognizing survivors, fundraising ideas and event promotion.

Speakers included John R. Seffrin, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society. The Summit audience also saw a simulated Luminaria Ceremony, a Relay event honoring survivors and remembering persons who lost their battles with cancer.

Phi Theta Kappa's relationship with the American Cancer Society began in 2002, when ACS became the honor society's partner in Conquering Cancer, the International Service Program for 2002-04. Due to the enthusiastic reception by chapters, and the landmark contributions made to the fight against cancer, Conquering Cancer was extended for an additional two years. In 2006, Relay For Life was incorporated into the Society's civic engagement initiatives. Phi Theta Kappa has twice been honored as a top collegiate contributor to Relay For Life.

The American Cancer Society received the Alliance for Excellence in Education Distinguished Partner Award at Phi Theta Kappa's 2007 International Convention in Nashville. Attending the Convention to accept the award from Phi Theta Kappa's Executive Director Rod A. Risley were ACS dignitaries Dr. Anna Johnson-Winegar, Chairperson of the American Cancer Society Board of Directors; Reuel Johnson, National Vice President of Relay For Life; and Kristen Solt, Vice President for Hope Lodge, a network of free, temporary housing facilities operated by ACS for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Phi Theta Kappa chapters have a set a goal to raise $10 million for ACS by 2018, when the honor society will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding. Currently the chapters have raised well over $2 million toward their goal.

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