American Cancer Society

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Swapping clothes for a cause Northern Iowan 114:16, p.1	10/19/2017	UNI Colleges Against Cancer is raising money for the American Cancer Society by hosting a clothing swap. Students pay to participate and can swap any cloths they bring for new-to-them clothes. the clothes will be donated to a domestic violence organization; photo.
2	Yellow brick road to hope Northern Iowan 111:49, p.1	04/13/2015	Students and staff walked Mcleod for twelve hours during Relay for Life, hosted by The American Cancer Society; photo.
3	Crusade against cancer Northern Iowan 111:39, p.4	02/26/2015	Relay for Life is pushing to get more members on the UNI campus.
4	Home sweet home: bats heat up for UNI game against Missouri St. Northern Iowan 110:52, p.6	04/21/2014	UNI softball returned home after a two-week road trip with five straight losses. The Panthers were able to defeat Drake University and Missouri State at home. UNI is now 24-15 overall and 11-8 in the Missouri Valley Conference; photo.
5	Panther portraits: Relay For Life Northern Iowan 110:50, p.2	04/14/2014	Photographs from the Relay for Life event which took place on Friday, April 11.
6	All for a cause; UNI student groups raise thousands for non-profits Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.2	10/01/2013	Student groups raise money for causes such as the Children's Miracle Network and Colleges Against Cancer; raised almost $200,000 in last year; photo.
7	Raising cancer awareness through the annual Relay for Life Public Relations News Release 2012:266, p.1	04/10/2013	UNI will host the annual Relay for Life with this years theme being "Superheroes¿ Saving the World One Birthday at a Time!". UNI Colleges Against Cancer will be host the event.
8	UNI Relay For Life raises $102,000 to fight cancer Northern Iowan 108:51, p.1	04/17/2012	Cancer awareness was the focus of over one thousand faculty, students, staff, and community members during the annual event. The goal of $100,000 was exceeded; photo.
9	Relay for Life Kickoff sows seeds for spring event Northern Iowan 108:36, p.6	02/14/2012	The Hub hosted the kickoff party. Currently there are four hundred registered participants. The goal is one thousand. The relay will take place at the McLeod Center.
10	Funding debate sparks reform Northern Iowan 108:36, p.1	02/14/2012	Precedent and interpretation entered into the denial of funding for the Colleges Against Cancer. Concerns expressed that funding be requested more than once by a single organization.
11	Relay for Life Kickoff event prepares for launch Northern Iowan 108:35, p.6	02/10/2012	Live performances by three bands will kickoff the annual Relay for Life. The event will take place in downtown Cedar Falls at the Hub.
12	Kappa Sigma hosts Sausage Fest Northern Iowan 108:15, p.7	10/18/2011	All proceeds from the Fest were donated to the American Cancer Society. Yard games, hot dog eating contest, raffles, and a boxing tournament in the bouncy boxing ring highlighted the event; photo.
13	It's October: Be a pink panther Northern Iowan 108:12, p.4	10/07/2011	October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Someday we will cure breast cancer.
14	Saving lives: one mile at a time Northern Iowan 107:53, p.6	04/26/2011	Chelsea Anderson raised $4000 for cancer research while running the Boston Marathon. She joined nineteen other people running for the cause. Together they raised over $44,000; photo.
15	Relay for Life raises $93,000 for cancer research Northern Iowan 107:49, p.7	04/12/2011	Nearly one thousand students participated in this year's Relay for Life.
16	UNI aims to 'Imagine A Whole New World Without Cancer' Public Relations News Release 2010:266, p.1	03/30/2011	Briefing of events for Relay for Life being held in the McLeod Center.
17	Panther Portraits: Rock for a Cure Northern Iowan 107:44, p.8	03/25/2011	The American Cancer Society benefited from the performance of bands at the Hub in downtown Cedar Falls; photo.
18	Kickin' off the fight against cancer Northern Iowan 107:42, p.5	03/08/2011	Relay for Life benefited from an evening of music at the Hub on Main Street. The entire five dollar cover charge went to the organization. Lots of entertainment is planned for the relay in the McLeod Center in April.
19	Colleges Against Cancer Northern Iowan 107:24, p.1	11/19/2010	Group raises money for cancer research. The fundraising projects are also fun. The Great American Smokeout, holiday cards for survivors, and the Relay for Life are some of the activities.
20	A thank you from UNI Colleges Against Cancer Northern Iowan 106:52, p.4	04/23/2010	Colleges Against Cancer gives their appreciation for everyone who donated and participated in Relay for Life.
21	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 106:49, p.10	04/13/2010	Scenes from the eighth annual Relay for Life held in the UNI-Dome; photo.
22	Help UNI 'Make Cancer Walk the Plank' Public Relations News Release 2009:377, p.1	04/06/2010	UNI is hosting a Relay for Life event to raise money for the American Cancer Society, and is hoping for 1,500 participants this year from faculty, student body, and the Cedar Valley community.
23	Pounding cancer into the pavement Northern Iowan 105:49, p.9	04/14/2009	Dave Martin is planning to run fifty-five miles in one day from Linn County to the UNI-Dome to raise awareness for the Relay for Life; photo.
24	UNI Pi Sigma Epsilon chapter announces 8th annual spring 5K race Public Relations News Release 2008:393, p.1	03/13/2009	The race will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 18. Pi Sigma Epsilon is a student organization that operates like a small business, providing its members with the real world business experience that potential employers and recruiters are seeking.
25	Cooking up cancer awareness Northern Iowan 105:24, p.5	11/21/2008	Public Relations Student Society of America volunteers hold pancake breakfast to support the American Cancer Society. Money and awareness were raised for those attending; photo.
26	Cancer survivors provide support and awareness Northern Iowan 105:23, p.14	11/18/2008	First gathering of cancer survivors based on brainstorming ways of supporting cancer victims and their families. A former professor and cancer survivor challenged the group to focus on other things than being a victim of cancer.
27	Relay for Life a success Northern Iowan 104:51, p.4	04/22/2008	900 people registered, 513 luminary bags and $80,000 raised make the Relay for Life successful.
28	Relay for Life Northern Iowan 104:49, p.1	04/15/2008	Students walk to raise money for cancer research; photo.
29	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 104:49, p.5	04/15/2008	Photos of UNI's Relay for Life event; photo.
30	Student cancer survivors endorse fundraiser Northern Iowan 104:48, p.3	04/11/2008	Relay for Life support from student survivors of cancer.
31	Martin proves cancer truly is everyone's fight Northern Iowan 104:47, p.9	04/08/2008	Dave Martin will run for eight hours during the Relay for life; photo.
32	One night, one fight: Relay for Life of UNI is April 11-12 Public Relations News Release 2007:559, p.1	04/07/2008	Events for Relay for Life of UNI begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 11.
33	Runner to face the unknown during Relay for Life of UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:517, p.1	03/24/2008	Dave Martin will attempt to run fifty miles during UNI's Relay for Life.
34	UNI Relay for Life Committee seeking teams and cancer survivors to celebrate, remember, fight back Public Relations News Release 2007:490, p.1	03/05/2008	The Relay for Life events will take place April 11-12.
35	UNI hosts fifth annual Relay 4 Life Northern Iowan 103:52, p.1	04/17/2007	1,500 students filled the UNI-Dome floor to support the American Cancer Society during the Relay for Life; photo.
36	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/09/2007	The 5th annual Relay for Life will be taking place April 13-14 in the UNI-Dome.
37	UNI's fifth annual Relay for Life fundraiser to take place at UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/06/2007	The fifth annual Relay for Life fundraiser will be taking place Friday, April 13 to Saturday, April 14 in the UNI-Dome.
38	UNI Relay for Life team ranks nationally Northern Iowan 103:26, p.1	12/01/2006	Fifth in the nation on a per capita basis was the result of last year's Relay for Life at UNI; photo.
39	Relay for Life at UNI makes 100 grand for ACS Northern Iowan 102:48, p.1	04/04/2006	About 1600 people took part in event, mostly students; photo.
40	Relay for Life lights up the Dome Northern Iowan 102:48, p.7	04/04/2006	Applauds efforts of those who organized and participated in the Relay for Life.
41	Hours of entertainment for Relay Northern Iowan 102:46, p.1	03/28/2006	Schedule of events for the Relay for Life.
42	Friday, March 31 - Saturday, April 1 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3	03/27/2006	Relay for Life will take place in the UNI-Dome.
43	UNI Relay for Life expects to raise $100,000 Northern Iowan 102:31, p.10	01/24/2006	Relay will take place on March thirty-first and April first; photo.
44	New meaning to 'going cold-turkey' Northern Iowan 102:23, p.1	11/15/2005	The Great American Smokeout aims to help people quit smoking; photo.
45	UNI's Relay for Life program a model for others Northern Iowan 102:20, p.11	11/04/2005	Relay for Life will be in the UNI-Dome on March 31, 2006; photo.
46	Grant Erwin receives Lux Award for service, involvement in the community Northern Iowan 102:18, p.11	10/28/2005	Grant Erwin has participated in several activities at UNI, including the Relay for Life; photo.
47	UNI students run in Chicago Marathon Northern Iowan 102:16, p.9	10/21/2005	Students took on task of running 26.2 miles for different reasons, and all had a good experience; photo.
48	National Mammography Day a good reminder to women Northern Iowan 102:16, p.3	10/21/2005	October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; women of all ages are encouraged to do a self examination and get check ups regularly.
49	Untitled Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.	07/01/2005	Relay for Life raised $73,000 for American Cancer Society; photo.
50	Fun in the Summer Sun can have deadly effects Northern Iowan 101:58, p.7	06/24/2005	People should protect themselves from the sun; cases of skin cancer on the rise; photo.