Mission Statement

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a non-profit organization which seeks to eliminate cancer through research, advocacy, education, and service. The American Cancer Society Youth (ACSY) is a group of dedicated students who work towards raising awareness and healing the emotional scars that mar those who have encountered cancer in their lifetime. At the Hoover High School chapter of ACSY, we understand that cancer affects everyone. It is as much the pain of bystanders, the ones who must watch their loved ones suffer, as it is of those who are diagnosed with the disease. The ACSY not only participates in various ACS fundraisers and events such as the annual Relay for Life in Glendale, but also works with support groups such as Camp Korets and Kesem, a summer camp which brings hope into the lives the children whose parents have or had cancer.

Relay for Life 08

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Relay for Life '08

Thanks to everyone for making this year's relay so memorable. We were able to raise over $6,000!

I hope that everyone was able to take away more than just community service hours from this experience and keep the message of hope alive.

Seniors, I hope you'll continue to "Relay" no matter where you go and especially if you stay near Glendale. Non-seniors, you guys are lucky to be able to undergo this experience at least one more time as high school students. What more of an excuse do you need than to stay up all night with your friends, right? Even if everyone went to school the next day exhausted, sore all over, coughing, and sneezing, you have to admit that it's a great memory to have of your high school days.


One word.



SMORES.




Just click the slide show above to look at the some pictures from the Relay. Some photos are courtesy of Lance Park. If anybody has photos of relay just email me and I'll add to the album.


~Colleen
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