REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of 2024 Relay for Life
Report
BACKGROUND
Relay for Life, the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, is a community-based, team fundraising event that is held each year in over 20 different countries. Relay for Life raises funds for life-saving cancer research studies, crucial patient care programs, and education and prevention initiatives. One of the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising events, this fundraising walk is a chance to come together in our local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against cancer.
This year, the American Cancer Society will host Relay for Life of Santa Clara on April 27, 2024 at Townsend Field, located at 1111 Bellomy Street in Santa Clara from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
DISCUSSION
At the April 9, 2024 City Council meeting, representatives from the American Cancer Society will share information about the 2024 Santa Clara Relay for Life event.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager