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!

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.

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.

02/23/2024
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.

Check out the Final Chuck Norris Competition Rankings to see who is going to take on this enormous burger!The Chuck Norr...
04/22/2022

Check out the Final Chuck Norris Competition Rankings to see who is going to take on this enormous burger!

The Chuck Norris Burger Eating Competition will take place at Relay for Life at 8:15. We hope to see you all there!

Here is the schedule of events for tonight!

Relay for Life is today! 6pm-12am in Lund Arena! Register at the link in our bioCheck out the Chuck Norris Competition R...
04/22/2022

Relay for Life is today! 6pm-12am in Lund Arena!

Register at the link in our bio

Check out the Chuck Norris Competition Rankings to see who is in the running to take on this enormous burger! Donate to on Venmo or to the tables outside the caf to get your favorite in the top 5! Donations will be accepted until 1:30 pm today!

We will announce the top 5 fundraisers Friday afternoon!

2 more days until Relay for Life! Register at the link in our bioCheck out the Chuck Norris Competition Rankings to see ...
04/20/2022

2 more days until Relay for Life!

Register at the link in our bio

Check out the Chuck Norris Competition Rankings to see who is in the running to take on this enormous burger! Donate to on Venmo or to the tables outside the caf to get your favorite in the top 5!

We will announce the top 5 fundraisers Friday afternoon!

Happy International Women’s Day! We would like to take today to recognize all of the strong women who have battled or ar...
03/08/2022

Happy International Women’s Day!

We would like to take today to recognize all of the strong women who have battled or are currently battling cancer! We are so proud of you!

Also, we would like to recognize our strong women leaders in this organization! We could not be where we are today without the women who show us the way!

February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Visit preventcancer.org to learn more about things you can do now to preve...
02/08/2022

February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Visit preventcancer.org to learn more about things you can do now to prevent cancer later!

Come support American Cancer Society and Gustavus Swim and Dive at the Grace Goblirsch Invite this Saturday! Throw a duc...
11/16/2021

Come support American Cancer Society and Gustavus Swim and Dive at the Grace Goblirsch Invite this Saturday! Throw a duck in the pool for a chance to win a Bookmark gift card!

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