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Relay for Life

Marjolaine Bernstein

ERWC - Period 3

Oct. 14, 2016

Table of Contents

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Part One: Description

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Part Two: Introduction...
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Part Two: Research
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IV. Part Three: Reflection
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V. Part Four: Works Cited
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Project Description

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Cancer is a part of each of our lives. Some of us have heard of distant friends passing,
other had been torn apart either mentally or physically over these malfunctioning genes. The
similarity between all of us, we want to end cancer once and for all. Relay for life is a fun and
unique way to raise money for cancer research and fight for a cure.
At relay for life survivors are recognized for their strength, and we pray for those still
fighting. We relay for our best friends, our parents, our siblings, our children. We relay to find a
cure so that future generations never have to endure the pain cancer causes. When we relay we
raise money towards not only cancer research, but we are also raising money for the families
affected by cancer so that they can afford treatments.
I would do my part by holding my own booth at relay for life. My team would be called
Team Alexa in honor of my best friend who lost her life to cancer before she reached her
double digits. Our shirts would be her favorite color, pink, and the booth would be barbie
themed. Childhood cancer is one of the most devastating occurrences in our world today, no
child or parent should have to experience something so earth-shattering. And that is why I relay.
I would promote the event and my team by putting up flyers and posting updates on the
teams social media account. I would include events that would be going on during relay for life
such as performances and activities. It is a fun and creative way to raise money for a worthy
cause that affects all of us.
Introduction
The topic of my senior project is exploring how to interest high school students in
helping those who need it. Teenagers are usually preoccupied with school, social status, and
other activities they may attend outside of school, so how do you interest seemingly abstracted
students with something that does not directly affect them? Well, you directly involve them in the

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activity! By nature, all people want to help others. So what if there were a way to incorporate a
fun environment and helping those in need? Relay for life is the answer.
Everyone in todays world has been affected by cancer. It is something teens can already
easily relate to. My goal is to prove that interesting teens in something that will change lives is a
fulfilling and fun experience that they will continue to pursue for the rest of their lives. This not
only helps the victims of cancer, but it creates a healthy relationship with charities to help teens
grow into more giving people.
The booth I will be creating at relay for life will not only portray my personal experience
with cancer, but it will help to raise awareness for the issue I am most passionate about. Those
who participate will not only be able to experience the effects of giving to charity, but they will
have fun doing it.
Research
Getting students to be involved in an event like this can be tricky. Students want
something that will be fun that they can do with all their friends. Relay for life is perfect for this
because it is all inclusive and am! There are activities, raffles, performances, and booths with
food, games, and much more!
Students are on social media a lot, therefore to have a successful team, we must also have
a social media page! Students can follow the accounts to get updates quickly and easily. Also, if
they have any questions they can always message me on any social media account and ask
whatever they need to.
Students, although young, have been exposed to the pain cancer has caused them. As a
result, they have just as much drive to find a cure for cancer as everyone else. Their own

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experiences can drive them to come to relay for life and participate in the amazing, potentially
life-changing event.
If their friends are going, they are more likely to attend as well. Like anything, if people
you enjoy being around attend an event, you would want to go as well. Getting as many people
to go as possible is ideal in this type of event. If 20 students go and each spend $5, we just raised
$100! Thats amazing. This will be my goal.
Not only will student have a good time, but it will also teach them to give to charities
later in life as well. Giving to a worthy cause gives you such an incredible feeling. It can even
make you a happier person! Studies show that people who give or volunteer are happier in
general. This could lead to a happier lifestyle as they grow up!
Reflection
I expect the event to go smoothly, I anticipate that about twenty people will be on my
team and we will work together to try and raise as much money as we can. Together we will
walk, make things to sell such as cookies, lemonade, and make games such as coloring barbie.
The strengths of my project include raising money to help others and teaching others to
be giving and empathetic. I will try to teach my peers and anyone else I may come across that
everyone deserves a chance to live their fullest life regardless of disease or circumstance. Raising
money for cancer research can change lives.
I can anticipate people who dedicated their time to my booth to either not participate and
work as much as I need them to, or not be focused enough to participate at all. I will solve this by
holding them accountable and making schedules for them to work, and times for them to play.
This will pay off because they will have the satisfaction of both working and visiting other
booths and activities and experience that as well.

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Overall I feel like this is an amazing project. I will put my heart into it and make it as
good as I can get it. There isnt much of a downside to it because at the end of the day, if all else
fails, I still did my best to raise money for a cause that is dear to my heart and my family.

Works Cited

1. How can you inform people of an issue that matters to you and make them
empathize with it?
"Public Participation Guide: Tools to Inform the Public." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency,
n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2016. <https://www.epa.gov/international-cooperation/public-participationguide-tools-inform-public>.

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"The Science behind Why People Give Money to Charity." The Guardian. Guardian News and
Media, 23 Mar. 2015. Web. 15 Oct. 2016. <https://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sectornetwork/2015/mar/23/the-science-behind-why-people-give-money-to-charity>.
2. How can you convince others to donate to your cause?
By the Way, This Works in Discussions of All Kinds Whether You're Negotiating a Contract,
Your Salary, Trying to Understand Your Significant Other or Asking for a Donation. Use
Strategic Silence next Time You Talk with Anyone. Its Effects Feel Alm. "7 Tips on Asking for
Donations-It's Intimidating, We Get It." Nonprofit Hub. N.p., 04 Aug. 2016. Web. 15 Oct. 2016.
<http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/7-tips-on-asking-for-donations-its-intimidating-we-get-it/>.
3. What kind of events would teens attend?
Oram, Tori. "A to Z of Fundraising Ideas." Gapyear.com. N.p., 11 Aug. 2004. Web. 15 Oct. 2016.
<https://www.gapyear.com/articles/90420/a-to-z-of-fundraising-ideas>.

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