Community Service is my middle name… By: Trey “Community Service” Monroe

Relay for Life is a Great way to serve the community. All the money raised by Relay For Life is donated to the American Cancer Association.

What Is Relay For Life? Relay is a “race” of sorts that honors those who have had cancer and try and help find a cure for those with cancer. Website

How does the fundraiser raise money? The way relay for life works is, organizations such as Freshmen Year Experience get a team together to try and raise money. They come up with fun ideas such as a Tie Dying tent to try and raise money for the team. The FYE team is charging a certain amount for each shirt we dye. People donate money according to how many laps a member runs. For example if I asked my dad’s company to donate money he would say we will give you 100 dollars to run a mile.

Important? I believe that serving my community betters myself and the others around me. My aunt died of cancer when I was young so the Relay For Life fundraiser was right up my alley. I have also had a friend diagnosed with breast cancer just last year.

FYE I was on the FYE team our theme was Hanging Cancer Out to Dry.

Laundry Theme We had a work day of cutting out poster board in the shape of clothing for decorating the tent.

The Big Night The Relay took place April from 7p.m. Till 7 a.m. They served Dinner and Breakfast for us

We tied dyed towels and also had a skittles booth in order to raise money.

Sebastian Sebastian, as Pricilla, the girl who thinks granny’s are too loose and thongs are too tight.

Caitlin was looking fine!

We stayed up until 7 am in the morning, the night got quite long. These pictures were taken around 5a.m.

Cold The Night got cold so Marcie and I had to keep warm.

What Community Service means to me. To me community service is helping the community, by provide little to none services. Usually when I serve the community I have a great time doing it. It makes me feel better to help people that are less fortunate than myself.

Did I enjoy it? You Bet I Did! I will do Relay For Life Next year and the Years to come because helping my community is in my blood.