The student-organized Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer sponsored its 15th annual Relay For Life event from 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, until 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Relay For Life is part of a national fund-raising initiative for the American Cancer Society.

  • A man stands on a stage holding a microphone and a large candy prop in front of an audience. Behind him, there are colorful donut decorations and an inflated arch with the American Cancer Society logo. The event is the 15th annual Relay For Life at Hope College, organized by the student chapter of Colleges Against Cancer.
  • A hand reaches for a white carton labeled "hello" among a row of identical cartons lined up on a white table against a brick wall.
  • Two people holding a banner that reads "American Cancer Society Relay For Life - Survivors - Celebrating Life" at the Hope College Relay For Life event. They are both wearing sashes that say "Survivor."
  • A student is lying on the floor, concentrating while writing with a marker on a piece of paper. Various markers and a cup are in the foreground. The setting appears to be an indoor event space with a few decorations in the background.
  • Three students participate in the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer’s 15th annual Relay For Life event. One student in a red hoodie is drawing in a sketchbook, while another student in a blue hoodie and a third student wrapped in a blanket are sitting and lying down on the floor, surrounded by snacks and drinks.
  • The Hope College mascot, wearing an orange t-shirt and blue pants, participates in an activity at the Relay For Life event, standing in front of a Superman-themed inflatable structure. The event is held indoors with other participants visible in the background.
  • Two students at the Hope College Relay For Life event, one wearing heart-shaped antenna headbands and the other in a colorful hat, both smiling and posing for the camera in a gymnasium setting.
  • Three students running indoors on a track during the 15th annual Relay For Life event organized by the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer.
  • Two students in winter coats closely examine a mason jar filled with colorful Life Savers candies. A hand-drawn sign on the table reads, "Guess the number of Life Savers in the mason jar and win!! Starbucks Gift Cards." Other attendees and event decorations are visible in the background.
  • A student wearing a maroon tank top with "UM" on the back is sitting on the floor and drawing in a notebook. Other students are visible in the background, also wearing maroon tank tops, during the Hope College Relay For Life event.
  • Three students participate in the 15th annual Relay For Life event at Hope College. One student wears a maroon shirt with Greek letters, another wears a white shirt with "Sigma Iota Beta Homecoming 2016" and holds a purple bag, and the third wears a white shirt with a "Cancer Sucks" button.
  • Three people are focused on a chess game during the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer's annual Relay For Life event. A young man in a baseball cap and glasses is deep in thought, while a boy and a woman observe the game intently. The room is filled with activity and other participants in the background.
  • Two people playing a card game at a table, with various cards spread out. One person is holding a few cards in their hand, and the other person is reaching for a card.
  • Three students walking together inside a gym during the 15th annual Hope College Relay For Life event, part of a national fundraising initiative for the American Cancer Society.
  • Two students are seated while playing a strategy board game on a table in a gymnasium during the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer's 15th annual Relay For Life event.
  • Students gathered in a gymnasium, some sitting on couches and others on the floor, participating in the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer's 15th annual Relay For Life event. One student in the foreground is lying on the floor beside a laptop covered in stickers.
  • Students sitting around a table playing a card game during the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer's 15th annual Relay For Life event.
  • Two students at Hope College are smiling and having fun at the 15th annual Relay For Life event. One student is wearing a baseball jersey and a beanie, and the other is holding a black feather boa, with a table of colorful hats and decorations in the background.
  • Students walk and jump along an indoor track during the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer's 15th annual Relay For Life event, aimed at raising funds for the American Cancer Society. The event takes place in a gymnasium filled with participants and activities.
  • Students sitting on the floor at the Hope College Relay For Life event, with some smiling and others looking thoughtful. The gymnasium is filled with people and Relay For Life decorations are in the background.
  • A large group of students gathers in a gymnasium for the 15th annual Relay For Life event organized by the Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. The gym is decorated with banners and an inflatable archway, and there are various activity stations and seating areas set up.

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