“Night at the Movies” is this year’s theme for the 2nd Annual Relay for Life at Franklin Pierce University, which will take place tomorrow, March 5-6 from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. at the Bubble.
Every lap walked will be based on a different movie genre. Classic Hollywood, sci-fi, and musicals are just a few of the genres included in the evening. Reality Check will perform during the first lap. Speaking towards the beginning of the event will be Scott Herman from “The Real World: Brooklyn”.
The band Semester Abroad featuring Franklin Pierce student Joe Bevilacqua on bass and vocals will also be performing as part of the event at 9:00 p.m.
After each lap, participants will take part in a different activity. According to Ashley Roberts, arts and entertainment chair, participants can expect a frozen t-shirt contest, pie eating contest, dizzy bat, and a dance-off.
“Some of the new events we have this year include the band Semester Abroad, which [Pierce Activities Council] is sponsoring, a huge game of musical chairs, as well as a karaoke and a limbo contest,” said Roberts.
According to Chairman Caitlin Smith, the Ecology Club, SISTUHS, Reality Check, Gay-Straight Alliance, Gamers Club, Medical Club, Franklin Pierce Fire Company, and Girl’s Rugby will be among the participants. A total of 12 teams have signed up for the event thus far.
“We have revised our goal, we are still hoping for 300 people to attend the event. However, we hope to raise $15,000 at this Relay. We raised almost $13,000 last year,” said Smith.
Chairman Molly Blais has been impressed by the number of people who have contacted the committee about getting involved. “What's really great is that there are people who are not from the Franklin Pierce community who are contacting us and asking how to get involved which is great. It helps us to build a rapport with the community.”
“After Relay is over, I want people to remember how much fun it was and look forward to participating next year,” said Blais. “Also to know that the work that is done and the money that is raised are going to a good cause.”
A donation of $10 is required by the American Cancer Society for entry into Relay for Life.
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