REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Presentation by Santa Clara 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, as well as brings communities together to remember loved ones lost and honor survivors of all cancers.
DISCUSSION
Santa Clara Relay for Life will host its next annual walk on April 27-28, 2019, at Townsend Field at Buchser Middle School.
Santa Clara Relay for Life Co-chair Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley will give a presentation on American Cancer Society’s mission, provide a recap of the 2018 Santa Clara Relay for Life annual walk, and give an update on the upcoming 2019 Santa Clara Relay for Life annual walk.
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: Lynn Garcia, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager