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.

Related News

  2. Campus Life

    95 Stories students push for more welcoming campus

    Holland Sentinel

    On April 14, more than 40 Hope students and Holland community members associated with the 95 Stories project gathered in freezing rain to hold up welcome banners and distribute baked goods and resource booklets to prospective students during Hope's Admitted Student Day.