Photos: UCF community gathers in celebration of Relay for Life
The UCF community gathered all along Memory Mall in the annual celebration of Relay for Life on March 20. Students, staff and faculty members set up tents, shared stories and held live entertainment and performances on a stage built near the end of the grass area.
Board committee members walked around and engaged with the community in spreading awareness and advocating for cancer research. Over $31,000 was raised for the main event, and all proceeds are given to the American Cancer Society to help support those have battled and or survived cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer on March 20. There was a set up called "Childhood Heroes" for attendees to share stories of those personally affected by cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer. There were several tents set up throughout Memory Mall.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer. Different tents were set up along the side, including information booths as well as sponsors for Relay.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer. Students participated in games and conversations throughout the event.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer. A few tents were dedicated for those who wanted to make donations.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer. The main arc was set up as the entrance, where executive board members were located.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer.
The UCF community gathered at Memory Mall on March 20 for Relay for Life to honor and celebrate those who have survived and battled cancer.
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