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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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    Colleges Against Cancer

    The Spectator spoke with Colleges Against Cancer President Katie Youngblut, a senior.

    What is Colleges Against Cancer?

    It’s a branch of the American Cancer Society. We hold events to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society throughout the year. We also advocate for cancer-related legislation and celebrate cancer survivors.

    What kinds of activities does Colleges Against Cancer do?

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    Every April, we organize Relay for Life, which takes place at McPhee Center. We raised about $50,000 for the American Cancer Society last year. Today, we’ll have activities on the Campus Mall for the Great American Smoke Out, as well as a block party at the Goat Coffee House from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight. We have also made cards for kids in children’s hospitals in the Twin Cities and sold T-Shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Week.

    How does someone get involved?

    Anyone can come to our meetings, which are at 8 p.m. every other Tuesday. E-mail Youngbult at [email protected] for more information. You can also volunteer or start a team for Relay for Life.

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