Lisa Nestor, Chemistry Professor and Cancer Victim to be Remembered
What: The Trinity College Student Planning Committee is dedicating this year's third annual Relay for Life to the memory of Trinity Chemistry professor, Lisa Nestor, who lost her battle with lung cancer in the summer of 2007. Nestor was known as a caring and compassionate professor who was genuinely interested in the lives of her students. She was a beloved professor, mentor, friend, wife, stepmother, daughter, sister, and aunt.
President James F. Jones, Jr. will speak at this year’s opening ceremonies and music professor Eric Galm and his Samba Ensemble will officially kick off the event by leading a group of cancer survivors around the track for the first lap. Jim Nestor, husband of Lisa Nestor, will be formally recognized for his role as a caregiver and student members of AMSA (American Medical Student Association) and TCS (Trinity Chemical Society) will share some of their memories of her. The ceremony will also feature a slideshow complete with names, pictures, and messages to loved ones who have lost, are still fighting, or won their battle with cancer.
Throughout the entire 18-hour event, at least one member from each of the 40+ registered teams will be walking around the track at all times. Relay teams consist of various clubs, Greek organizations, athletic teams, religious groups, residence halls, and groups of friends. Participants will be treated to a variety of entertainment options. In addition, more than 30 local restaurants will donate food and beverages to the event, including Chartwells. In two years, the event has raised nearly $150,000 for the America Cancer Society. The first Relay, which took place in 2006, was held in memory of beloved English professor Fred Pfeil.
When: Saturday, April 26 – 27, starting at 4 p.m.
Where: Jessee-Miller stadium on the Trinity College Campus.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
4 p.m. Team Captain Set-Up & Registration Begins
6 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
Welcome: Johanna Wakelin ’10 & Alexandra Yudkoff ‘10
National Anthem: Erin Fitzgerald ‘08 & Lila Claghorn ‘08
Invocation: Chaplain Allison Read
Jewish Blessing by Lisa Kassow
Remarks: President Jimmy Jones
Survivor Kick-Off Lap & Samba Concert led by Professor Eric Galm, Trinity College Samba Ensemble & Toca Brasil
6:30 p.m. A Cappella Concert
Trinitones, Quirks, Dischords, Accidentals, Pipes
7 p.m. Survivor Dinner in Hamlin Hall
Contact Danielle Grossman (Danielle.Grossman@trincoll.edu) for more information
7 p.m. PM DJ Fadil Cantave
GAME TIME!
Hail Mary Football Passing Challenge
Water Balloon Toss
(Prizes will be awarded to the winners!)
9 p.m. Ceremony of HOPE
Luminaria Lighting
Presentation in memory of Professor Lisa Nestor
Memorial Slide Show
9:45 p.m. G-Punch (Live Band)
(Ivan Belcic ’08, Alex Dancho ’08, Colin Adams ’08, Nelson Lassiter ’09,
Corey Stein ’10, Chris Gardner ’10)
10:45 p.m. “Middle School Dance Party,” featuring pop classics from the 90’s
SunSCREEN CONTEST
(Prizes will be awarded to the winner!)
12:00 a.m. Damn the Torpedoes (Live Band)
(Jon Fox ’08, Tim Scarella ’08, Jon Drakos ’08)
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
1:00 a.m. Light Acoustics Hour
(Chase Caillouette ’10)
2:00 a.m. Movie Screenings
“10 Things I Hate about You”
“Finding Nemo”
9:00 a.m. 80’s Dance Party Wake-Up Mix
11:30 a.m. Closing Ceremony & Final Lap
(Total Fundraised/Top Team/Top Individual Announced)
11:45 a.m. Clean-Up
For more information about the Relay for Life, please contact Sarah Hoyle(Sarah.Hoyle@trincoll.edu), Jo Wakelin (Johanna.Wakelin@trincoll.edu), or Alex Yudkoff (Alexandra.Yudkoff@trincoll.edu).