DALLAS TWP. — The Misericordia University Colleges Against Cancer Chapter surpassed last year’s fundraising total by raising more than $36,000 for the fight against cancer during the ninth annual Relay for Life even on campus in April.

The student-run fundraiser for the American Cancer Society has grown incrementally since it raised $7,000 during its inaugural effort in 2011. Overall, the annual event has raised more than $266,000 since its inception.

The 2019 Misericordia University Relay for Life in the Anderson Sports and Health Center featured 40 teams. The top fundraisers included Misericordia University field hockey, $3,368; Misericordia Student Occupational Therapy Association, $2,131; Misericordia University cheerleading 2, $1,473; Misericordia University cheerleaders, $1,254, and R-Killin’ Cancer, $1,243.

The Misericordia University Colleges Against Cancer Chapter raised more than $36,000 during the ninth annual Relay for Life on campus. The student organization has raised more than $266,000 since its inceptions. Participating in the ceremonial check presentation to the American Cancer Society are, from left, first row, Alyssa Chesek, Taylor; Alexa Wolfgang, Hegins; Katie Bowman, Hegins; Catherine Silveri, Plains; Michaela Daley, Doylestown, Pa.; Olivia Johnson, Jamison, Pa.; Elizabeth Pedro, advisor, Misericordia University Colleges Against Cancer Chapter; Casey Lello, Hudson, Pa.; Mary Pistack, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Raelynn Micka, Williamstown, N.J., and Erika Golik, Yardville, N.J. Second row, Dana Stroup, Shohola, Pa.; Megan Florio, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Kelsey Gryckiewicz, Sewell, N.J.; Thomas Weiskircher, Huntingtown, Md.; Kelsey Shoemaker, Audubon; Kassie Cebula, Bear Creek; Maura Lundy, Dalmatia; Monica Mahon, Tuckerton, N.J.; Kailey Vogl, Wexford; Karen Raum, Cedar Grove, N.J.; Cindy Delaney, American Cancer Society; and Gabby Sherman, Staten Island, N.Y. Third row, Portia Weidlich, Pittston; Ciara Bannon, Hazleton; Morgan Karas, Orangeville; Abigail Applegate, Palmerton; Alyssa Acker, Palmerton; Hailey Kubiski, Hunlock Creek; Meredith Lambertino, Hammonton, N.J.; Erin McCawley, Horseheads, N.Y.; Madison Fleischman, West Valley, N.Y., and Kristen Soloweij, Wyalusing.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_FOR-PUBLICATION-MU-relay-for-Life.jpgThe Misericordia University Colleges Against Cancer Chapter raised more than $36,000 during the ninth annual Relay for Life on campus. The student organization has raised more than $266,000 since its inceptions. Participating in the ceremonial check presentation to the American Cancer Society are, from left, first row, Alyssa Chesek, Taylor; Alexa Wolfgang, Hegins; Katie Bowman, Hegins; Catherine Silveri, Plains; Michaela Daley, Doylestown, Pa.; Olivia Johnson, Jamison, Pa.; Elizabeth Pedro, advisor, Misericordia University Colleges Against Cancer Chapter; Casey Lello, Hudson, Pa.; Mary Pistack, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Raelynn Micka, Williamstown, N.J., and Erika Golik, Yardville, N.J. Second row, Dana Stroup, Shohola, Pa.; Megan Florio, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Kelsey Gryckiewicz, Sewell, N.J.; Thomas Weiskircher, Huntingtown, Md.; Kelsey Shoemaker, Audubon; Kassie Cebula, Bear Creek; Maura Lundy, Dalmatia; Monica Mahon, Tuckerton, N.J.; Kailey Vogl, Wexford; Karen Raum, Cedar Grove, N.J.; Cindy Delaney, American Cancer Society; and Gabby Sherman, Staten Island, N.Y. Third row, Portia Weidlich, Pittston; Ciara Bannon, Hazleton; Morgan Karas, Orangeville; Abigail Applegate, Palmerton; Alyssa Acker, Palmerton; Hailey Kubiski, Hunlock Creek; Meredith Lambertino, Hammonton, N.J.; Erin McCawley, Horseheads, N.Y.; Madison Fleischman, West Valley, N.Y., and Kristen Soloweij, Wyalusing. Submitted photo

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