REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
2025 Santa Clara Relay for Life
Report
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clara Relay for Life is a local community fundraising event that brings together individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to support the fight against cancer. Participants form teams, walk in honor of those impacted by cancer and raise funds for research, patient services, and education. At the event, Relay for Life will celebrate survivors and recognize caregivers and those who are fighting against cancer. In the evening, the event will host a luminaria ceremony to remember all the lives lost.
Cancer affects millions of people, and Relay for Life provides an opportunity for the community to come together, honor survivors, remember those lost, and take action.
The funds raised will support the mission of the American Cancer Society and support cancer research, assistance to patients such as free rides to treatment, a 24/7 helpline for support and information, and programs that promote prevention and early detection.
The Santa Clara Relay for Life event strengthens community bonds by encouraging local businesses, schools, and residents to participate in a meaningful cause while enjoying a day of remembrance, celebration, and action. For more information and to participate, visit the Santa Clara Relay for Life webpage at:
<https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY25CGH?pg=entry&fr_id=109852>
DISCUSSION
This year, the American Cancer Society will host Relay for Life of Santa Clara on May 10, 2025 at Franklin Mall, located at Jackson Street and Homestead Road from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jonathan Oh from the Santa Clara Relay for Life event will be present to share information about the 2025 Relay for Life at the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting.
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 or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager