50@50: Relay For Life becomes a university philanthropic tradition


To celebrate the university’s 50th anniversary, FIU News will share 50 moments in FIU’s history as part of our “50@50″ series.

In 2004, the American Cancer Society approached a small group of students and staff to help organize a fundraising event. The group brought together 20 teams who collectively raised $30,000. On Feb. 27, that small group will celebrate its 11th annual event – now known as FIU Relay For Life.

Beverly Dalrymple, director of the Center for Leadership & Service, remembers the first Relay experience at FIU and how the philanthropic initiative continues to grow, resulting in more than $818,000 for the American Cancer Society.

– By Amanda Graham