Gena Alfonso, director of Student Engagement and Leadership, and team CSU-Pueblo Purple Pack will represent Colorado State University – Pueblo at the 2016 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in Pueblo, scheduled to take place on June 10 at Pueblo Community College.

The event starts at 5:00 PM.  The opening ceremony will take place at 6:00 PM.

Volunteers are needed to assist in various capacities during the event – opportunities include distributing team packets, guiding survivors to various locations, monitoring parking lots, safety and meal service.

A total of 63 teams and 437 participants have raised  $91,706.22 thus far.

Entertainment will include music and games. Fundraising efforts will continue throughout the duration of the event.

Those interested in signing up to participate can visit the Pueblo Relay for Life website here  or contact Patrick Armstrong, Team Development Lead, at 719-225-0081 for more information.