BSU Relay for Life holds cancer awareness walk

The Bemidji State University Relay for Life student organization held its annual walk for cancer awareness March 30 in the Gillett Wellness Center. The family friendly event encouraged participants to dress up as their favorite character from "The Wizard of Oz" to support this year's theme, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The tradition is a celebration of those who have won their fight against cancer, a time to honor those who have not and a community effort to raise funds to support the search for a cure, a release said. The BSU Relay for Life team raised more than $1,300 during the event and a total of more than $3,000 throughout the entire year.