On Friday, May 17, students, staff, faculty, and families from the local community gathered at Stagg field for UChicago’s Relay for Life event.

Hosted by the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life is an annual fundraising event that raises money for cancer research, commemorates those who have battled cancer, and celebrates the families, friends, and caretakers who have fought by their side. Taking place in 21 countries, it has raised over 3 billion dollars to date.

This year, 42 teams and 458 participants signed up for the UChicago event, raising $25,613....