Number of Participants: 194
Hours Donated: 10
Value of Time Served: $16,393
Event Amount Raised: $76,000
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Sport: Team
Date: February 9, 2024
Location:
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Lincoln Road, Sudbury
MA
About:
The Lincoln-Sudbury Relay for Life Team comprises 215 students, with over 90% being student athletes at the high school. Last year, the LS Relay Team raised over $90,000 for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and ranked #6 among high schools nationwide. The Executive Leadership Team consists entirely of current student athletes and team leaders. This year, the LS Relay Team has already raised $16,000+ and aims to reach $120,000 by May for ACS.
Fundraising efforts this year included a Spike Ball Tournament, raising $1700+, and a Stick it to Cancer bake sale by the LS Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team, which raised $862 for the LS Relay Team. Additionally, the LS Relay Team has been selling luminaria bags and seeking donations at varsity games. They partnered with the Tri-Town Relay Team during an LS Hockey vs. Masconomet matchup, selling luminaria bags and requesting donations. LS Hockey players, many of whom are LS Relay Team members, created posters honoring loved ones touched by cancer, which were displayed around the rink.
These student athletes have made a significant impact at the high school and continue to dedicate their time to fundraising for ACS. As per your mission statement, I strongly believe this group of students, predominantly student athletes, is effecting meaningful change and inspiring others.
Update 4/3/2024: These student athletes have raised over $60,000 year-to-date for ACS. They organized several percent nights at local restaurants, with Max and Leo’s pizza shop recently donating $620 from one such event. They are hosting a bake sale at Sudbury Farms this weekend and plan to sell luminaria bags at spring sporting events. I’m thrilled to announce that this team is currently ranked #5 in the country for fundraising!
Update 4/125/24 : I am happy to share that the LS Relay for Life Team is now ranked #3 in the country for fundraising!! They have raised $76,000 YTD and counting for the American Cancer Society. This past weekend at the Bake Sale, they raised $2500+. Their key to success at the Bake Sale – they did not charge per item, they told patrons that any donation was welcome. Consequently, many customers handed them $10 and $20 for 1 cupcake. Many different LS sports team were represented.
Information provided by Kathy Kinzfogl.
