American Cancer Society at Gustavus Adolphus College

American Cancer Society at Gustavus Adolphus College Call 1-800-227-2345 for cancer information, any time, day or night. Our specialists can also help you locate your local Relay For Life event!

What Happens at a Relay Event

There are many moments that create the Relay experience. Specific details vary by event. But the key moments that all events share in common are listed below:

Survivors Lap
Relay starts with a Survivors Lap – an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. We also rec

ognize and celebrate caregivers at Relay For Life. These individuals give their time, love, and support to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers who face cancer. Luminaria Ceremony
After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. Fight Back Ceremony
Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. That personal commitment may be to do something as simple as getting a screening test, quitting smoking, or talking to elected officials about cancer. By taking action, people are personally taking steps to save lives and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

Thanks to all those that raised funds and especially those who took a pie to the face today!
02/07/2025

Thanks to all those that raised funds and especially those who took a pie to the face today!

02/06/2025

Pie a Gustie 2025!

Gustavus Homecoming window painting with ACS and including two luminaria in memory of Grace Goblirsch and Gustavo Correa...
10/08/2024

Gustavus Homecoming window painting with ACS and including two luminaria in memory of Grace Goblirsch and Gustavo Correa.

04/27/2024

Chuck Norris competition courtesy of Patrick's on Third!

04/27/2024
Some great groups participating in Relay For Life of Gustavus tonight in Lund Arena! Thank you for these fun activities...
04/27/2024

Some great groups participating in Relay For Life of Gustavus tonight in Lund Arena! Thank you for these fun activities.

02/22/2024

Pie a Gustie is coming up this Friday at 10 a.m. You can watch it live on this page. Candidates include: Ashley Barker, Greta Dahlen, Seth Hardel, Tanner Hopkins, Andrea Junso, Rachel Kawiecki, Richard Leitch, Henry Noma, Lupe Reynaga, Ted Rosenback, Chasey Wedge, and Lauren Williams. The top five are: Tanner, Greta, Henry, Seth and Rachel. There is still time to contribute. We accept donations through Venmo (make sure to include the name that should get your donation).

Chuck Norris totals below. Winner was Alex Budde. Thank you to Patrick's on Third for donating all the burgers.
04/29/2023

Chuck Norris totals below. Winner was Alex Budde. Thank you to Patrick's on Third for donating all the burgers.

04/29/2023

Survivor Lap 2023

03/03/2023

Pie a Gustie raised over $1,800. Thank you to those that volunteered to be up for it and that donated to fight cancer. We are so grateful. We hope to see you at our Relay For Life event on Friday, April 28th in Lund Arena and tonight at Gusties After Dark at 9 p.m. in the Courtyard Cafe.

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Saint Peter, MN
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