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Presentation for XYZ School. What is Relay Recess?. It is part of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life global event, tailored specifically for an elementary school.
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Presentation for XYZ School
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: • be educated on cancer prevention • fundraise to help others in the community • be more physically active
Why Relay Recess? • 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? • 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.
Why Relay Recess? It is FUN!
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
Cancer Prevention Classroom Lessons and Activities • Determine how to integrate these topics into school curriculum.
Incentive Program Individual program starts at $10
“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
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! • .
“Relay Recesswas 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, Principal Willow River Elementary School