The student-organized Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer sponsored its 16th annual Relay For Life event on Friday, November 2. The Relay For Life is part of a national fund-raising initiative for the American Cancer Society.

  • A female student helps set up the Relay for Life event by adding signs along the sidewalk.
  • Two male students help set up lights to illuminate the area in the Pine Grove once the sun sets.
  • Two female students help set up a game area for participants on the Relay for Life event.
  • A male student helps set up lights to illuminate the area in the Pine Grove once the sun sets.
  • Student participating in Relay for Life arrive with a guitar and other essentials for the evening.
  • Student participating in Relay for Life arrive with a couch and other essentials for the evening.
  • A female student registers participants for this year's Relay for Life
  • Cancer survivors and caregivers participated in the opening lap of the Relay for Life event.
  • Cancer survivors and caregivers participated in the opening lap of the Relay for Life event.
  • Cancer survivors and caregivers participated in the opening lap of the Relay for Life event.
  • Student and cancer survivors are welcomed to the opening of the Relay for Life event.
  • A 2018 Relay for Life sign is surround by fallen leaves as the event kicks off for this fall.
  • The luminarias lighting the sideways in the Pine Grove honor those who have lost their lives to cancer and those who are still battling cancer.
  • The luminarias lighting the sideways in the Pine Grove honor those who have lost their lives to cancer and those who are still battling cancer.
  • The luminarias lighting the sideways in the Pine Grove honor those who have lost their lives to cancer and those who are still battling cancer.
  • A fit pit brings warmth and light to the Relay for Life event.
  • A fit pit brings warmth and light to the Relay for Life event.
  • Snacks and beverages are also a part of the Relay for Life event to keep the teams motivated and focused.
  • Snacks and beverages are also a part of the Relay for Life event to keep the teams motivated and focused.
  • Freshly popped popcorn is a highlight for the Relay for Life participants.
  • A fit pit brings warmth and light to the Relay for Life event.

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