Around the Track: A Relay For Life Podcast

Melissa and Will had the opportunity to speak with Elena Gritsenko, who is a Cancer Information Specialist from the National Cancer Information Center. She talked about what she does on regular basis and about all of the resources that are available when someone dials 1-800-227-2345.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a rating! You can contact us at relaypodcast@gmail.com Intro/ending song: "Relay For Life" by Jon Christopher Davis. 

Ashley McAuley, Chair of Heroes and Voices of Hope for the American Cancer Society, spoke with us about her background and exactly what she does as a Voice of Hope. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a rating! Email your Relay stories to RelayPodcast@gmail.com. Intro/ending song: "Relay For Life" by Jon Christopher Davis. 

5K's have been successful fundraisers for many Relay events across the country. So, to help you create one of your own, we talked to Karen Seal and Sarah Elsbernd. Karen was a volunteer on a workgroup that put together a guidebook for Relay 5K's and Sarah has put her own twist on a 5K for her Relay the past few years.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a review! Send us your Relay stories at relaypodcast@gmail.com Intro/Ending song: "Relay For Life" by Jon Christopher Davis. 

We're joined by Reach to Recovery volunteer Anne Abate, who talked with us about one of the lesser known ACS patient programs! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a rating! Email us your Relay stories at relaypodcast@gmail.com Intro/Ending song: "Relay For Life" by Jon Christopher Davis. 

Melissa and Will toss some ideas around about how to fundraising for the upcoming challenge. Send us puppies to relaypodcast@gmail.com! Oh, and your Relay stories. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating! Intro/Ending song: "Relay For Life" by Jon Christopher Davis.

We chatted with Corey Seaman and Christy Taylor Bray, two awesome volunteers/podcast co-founders/podcast superfans, about several of their new initiatives and resources, including the EPIC ELT Guide! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating! Also, send us pictures of puppies (and your Relay story) at relaypodcast@gmail.com Intro/ending song: "Relay For Life" by Jon Christopher Davis

12. FUNDRAISING FRIDAY: Alex Eder and the Relay For Life of Stillwater

Sharon Byers, Chief Marketing and Development Officer for ACS, and Mike Neal, Senior Executive Vice President of Field Operations for ACS, sat down with us to discuss what they do, how they work with volunteers, and the new marketing campaign that was just released! Thanks for listening! Send your Relay stories and anything else you want to relaypodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and keep the good ratings coming! Intro/ending song: "Relay For Life" by Jon Christopher Davis

Eva Rodriguez currently serves as the Fundraising and Innovation Chair on the NCLT. Melissa holds the same position on the NRLT. So, we thought they should talk about what's new, how they'll be collaborating this year, and how they're adapting and changing fundraising methods in order to stay relevant.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, leave a rating, and email us your Relay story at relaypodcast@gmail.com! Intro/ending song: Relay For Life by Jon Christopher Davis

Two amazing ACS CAN advocates chat with us just in time for National Lobby Day, Lights of Hope, and the Global Relay For Life Launch! Lori and Ian talked to us about what ACS CAN has accomplished, how they got involved, how you can get involved, and what's next for the partnership between ACS CAN and Relay. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a rating! Intro/ending song: Relay For Life by Jon Christopher Davis. 

Facebook Comedian (and Lead Volunteer for Relay For Life Online and Social Communications) Mike Jones, and Director for Relay For Life Digital Strategy (and website guru /vampire freak???) Joe Prosperi sat down with us to talk about the Relay For Life website, venmo, online fundraising and more! Thanks for listening! Seriously, THANK YOU. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. You can contact us by emailing relaypodcast@gmail.com. Intro/ending song is Relay For Life by Jon Christopher Davis. 

Senior Vice President of Volunteer Movements, Maria Clark, and Volunteer Caitlin DeVos chatted with us about some of the major changes heading into 2018. We also discussed the launch of the 2018 season that is on Sept. 12th! Thanks for listening! As always, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a rating! Questions/Comments/Suggestions can be emailed to RelayPodcast@gmail.com Intro/Ending Song: Relay For Life by Jon Christopher Davis

Welcome to the first Fundraising Friday episode! On Fridays we wear purple (and talk about fundraising), and you're always welcome to sit with us (and listen).  We promise the episode is better than that reference. We had an awesome conversation with Relayers and Team Captains Shelley Sprouffske and Kelly Fryer! Take a listen to hear some awesome fundraising and mission integration ideas! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a rating! Send your questions/comments/ideas to relaypodcast@gmail.com. 

Welcome to the first episode of Around the Track: A Relay For Life Podcast! In this episode, Melissa and Will sit down with the CEO of the American Cancer Society, Gary Reedy, and discuss the future of the ACS and Relay For Life.  Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a rating!

This episode is the second half of the interview that began in episode 4. Make sure you go back and listen to the beginning if you haven't already! In the second half of the interview, the Hall of Fame members continue to share their stories. Again, the Hall of Fame members in this interview are Pat Flynn, Phylecia Wilson, Dr. Bob Brodell, and Jeff Ross.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a rating!