REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Follow-up 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. Relays for Life brings communities together to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember loved ones lost, and support the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society.
At the January 29, 2019 City Council meeting, the 2019 Santa Clara Relay for Life Co-chair Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley gave a presentation on American Cancer Society's mission and on the upcoming 2019 Santa Clara Relay for Life annual walk. After the presentation, the Mayor invited Co-chair Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley and the Santa Clara Relay for Life team to come back to a City Council meeting to provide an update on the 2019 Santa Clara Relay for Life event.
DISCUSSION
Santa Clara Relay for Life is hosting its annual walk on April 27-28, 2019, at Townsend Field at Buchser Middle School.
Co-chair Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley and the Santa Clara Relay for Life team will provide an update on 2019 Santa Clara Relay for Life event and their fundraising efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information 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.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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