Presentation for XYZ School
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What is Relay Recess?
◘ It is part of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life global event, tailored specifically for an elementary school.
◘ An opportunity to unite students, school personnel, parents with the American Cancer Society and the Relay community to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays
◘ Relay Recess is unique and flexible to fit any school culture
◘ Relay Recess engages students to:1. be educated on cancer prevention 2. fundraise to help others in the community3. be more physically active
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A Character-building, community service and leadership activity.
◘ Students work alongside adult coordinators◘ Students honor those who have had cancer ◘ Students connect with the local community Relay For
Life ◘ Students will continue to have leadership and volunteer
opportunities – middle school, high school and college - with Relay For Life
Creating a healthier generation◘ Students will be engaged in fun activities about the
benefits of nutrition, physical activity, sun safety, and tobacco prevention
◘ Relay Recess spotlights childhood nutrition because it has been proven that obesity will be as likely to cause cancer as tobacco for the students of today.
◘ Most smokers start smoking by the time they leave grade school.
Why Relay Recess?
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Why Relay Recess?
Cancer touches everyone◘ 97% of cancer impacts adults◘ 3% of cancer impacts children
A world with less cancer and more birthdays means…
◘ More parents and grandparents will see their children grow-up.
◘ Childhood cancer survival rate will continue to climb beyond 97%.
American Cancer Society◘ The Society’s goal is to impact all cancers.◘ Has been involved in every major advancement in the
fight against cancer.◘ Funded more research Nobel Prize winners (46) than all
other non-profits combined.4
It is FUN!
Why Relay Recess?
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So how does Relay Recess work?
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Set the Passion & Understand the Resources
Passion◘ Identify adult coordinators that can lead your school to
accomplish your goals.◘ Communicate your reason to help make a world with
less cancer and more birthdays.
Resources◘ Coordinator kits with step by step instructions on how to
run a Relay Recess program.◘ Classroom kits with materials for students to take home
and cancer prevention lessons.◘ Posters, stickers, and other promotional materials.◘ Customized URL and website for your School fundraising
and Relay Recess updates◘ Connection with your community Relay For Life event.◘ Incentive program. Individual or School-based◘ Internet based game for students focused on healthy
eating.◘ ACS staff and/or ACS volunteer liaison
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Cancer Prevention Classroom Lessons and Activities
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Incentive Program
Individual program starts at $10
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“We teach our students that when a large group of people come together for a common cause, we call that a community.
When large groups of people come together for the benefit of others, we call that community service.
We are proud of our students at Badger, proud of our parents, and grateful that these great kids are generous citizens of this community.”
Ted Neitzke, Principal
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What happens after our school registers?
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The fun starts
◘ Website will be created and forwarded to you for customization within five business days.
◘ Coordinator and classroom kits will be mailed to School Coordinator.
◘ Local Community Relay For Life event will be informed of your Relay Recess – you might get a call from a member of the committee.
◘ Start fundraising and begin cancer education lessons!
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“Relay Recess was a wonderful learning experience for our students. It served as a very meaningful awareness event that allowed our students and families to learn about cancer
prevention, contribute to the American Cancer Society and have some fun. The event was a definite success that we look
forward to making an annual tradition.”
David Grambow, PrincipalWillow River Elementary School
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Questions?
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