2015: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many teams can I be on at one time? You can only be registered on one team.

2. How many participants can be on a team? The more the better! We encourage each team to have at least 10 members.

3. Where do I enter cash that was donated to me or my team? Most clubs and Residence Halls have to follow specific procedures when dealing with money. Talk with your club director or RHAD. You can also give it to one of your Event Leads or to our American Society staff partner.

4. Where do we send checks and who do we make them out to? Checks can be sent to the American Cancer Society’s office: 132 West 32nd Street, , New York 10001. Checks should be made out to American Cancer Society: Relay For Life at NYU. In the memo line, please write the team’s name and the participant’s name to ensure the donation gets credited to the correct team.

5. Is it possible to switch teams/ Team Captains? Yes! E-mail one of your Relay executive board members to make the switch.

6. How do you become a sponsor? Potential sponsorship teams must raise at least $2,500 by the event date and must declare a sponsorship level by April 7th. Check the sponsorship packet for more information.

7. Where can I find more information on ACS's mission and ideas for cancer education and advocacy? Visit ACS Can at www.acscan.org!

8. Will there be electricity at the campsites? The top fundraising teams will be given campsites with electricity. Teams can also petition for campsite with electricity if they have a fundraiser that requires electricity.

9. Will every team have a table at the event? Tables are first come first serve. Teams will be able to set up a few hours prior to the event.

10. How long is the event? The event is from 5pm-5am. Cancer never sleeps and neither will we! We encourage all participants to stay the full 12 hours. Entertainment and activities will last throughout the night.

11. Is there running at this event? Although our name is "Relay" For Life, you do not have to run around the track. It is mainly a walking event. However, we do ask that one member of every team is walking around the track at all times throughout the night.

12. Can non-NYU individuals come to the event? Yes, but they must be registered online prior to the event in order to attend.

13. Do I have to have an onsite fundraiser? Yes, we ask that every team has an activity at their campsite. It can be as simple as hosting a bake sale, charging people to play board games, or hosting a video game tournament. We also require that every team submits a raffle item or basket to our raffle room!