1999 Relay For Life

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND CONVENTIONS

2006 Relay For Life

Sponsored by the American Cancer Society

We raised $1,150.00 for 2006 Relay for Life!!!!

Thanks to everyone who donated!!!!

What It Is:

Relay For Life is a team relay event to raise awareness of cancer in the community and to raise funds to fight back against cancer! It is a round the clock celebration of life honoring cancer survivors while also remembering those who have died from cancer and proclaiming hope for a cancer-free future! While the relay is going on, a community party atmosphere is created by team members camping out, enjoying entertainment, food, games and camaraderie.

Participants:

Teams of 8-10 people from businesses, hospitals, civic groups and families take turns in the relay. One member at a time walks or runs around the track in 30 minute shifts. Teams make a commitment to having one team member on the track at all times round the clock.

Individual Incentive Prizes:

This is a donation event. Each team member is asked to contribute a $10 registration fee and raise a minimum of $100 from donors before the event. Every registered participant receives a T-shirt. Additional incentive prizes are awarded to those who raise more money. The top team fund-raiser and top individual fund-raiser will receive grand prizes at closing ceremonies on Saturday.

Team Challenge:

Team members are asked to raise at least $100. This works out to $1000 per team.

Why We Do It:

Cancer touches everyone in some way. This is an opportunity for the entire community to get involved. Today, one out of two patients diagnosed with cancer survives. Relay For Life will proclaim that cancer can and will be beat!

Highlights of the event include the Opening Ceremonies, the Survivors First Lap and the Luminary Ceremony to remember those who lost their battle with cancer and to honor cancer survivors.

What is NSNA:

Nations Student Nurses' Association, NSNA, was founded in 1952 as a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs. NSNA is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students through its magazine, Imprint, Annual Convention, and Midyear Conference.

What is Annual Convention:

Annual Convention is held every April and attracts about 2500 nursing students, guests, faculty, and nursing leaders from across the country. It features a keynote speaker, exhibit hall, focus sessions, awards ceremony, association activity seminars, and an auction, as well as many networking events. Each year at Annual Convention schools are permitted to submit a Resolution to be voted upon by the House of Delegates.

What is a Resolution:

A resolution is a written statement, that when adopted by the House of Delegates, is the basis for the policies and actions of the National Student Nurses' Association. Resolutions are presented on matters of importance to NSNA, its members and constituent associations, nursing, and the health needs of the public.

Past Resolution Topics:

2007- In support of Increased Awareness and Education of Health Care Professionals Regarding Timely Referrals to Hospice Care for all Terminally ill Patients

2006- In support of Consistent Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Sex Offenders

2005- In Support of Increased Awareness and Increased Education of the Dangers of Driving with Sleep Deprivation

2004- In Support of Increased Awareness and Education about the National Marrow Donor Program

2003-In Continued Support of Awareness and Education about the Importance of Routine Screening for Domestic Violence upon Admission in all Hospital Setting

1999 NSNA Mid-Year Convention