As Director of Marketing for Relay for Life of FIU, I had to generate and distribute press releases to media.

1. For more information on how you can become involved in the Relay For Life of FIU
please visit our website at www.fiu.edu/~rfl. You may also contact me directly by emailing
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Anaisabel Garcia
Anagarcia.pr@gmail.com
February 6, 2009
The 5th
Annual Relay For Life of Florida International University
“Hollywood!”
Miami, FL — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Florida International University
is one of the largest philanthropic events on campus. This celebration of life brings the FIU
community together in a unified effort to fight cancer.
Former and current cancer patients, their families, businesses, students, faculty and the
public are invited to participate in this exciting team event. The 5th
Annual Relay For Life of
FIU will take place from 6:00 p.m. on Friday March 6, 2009 until Saturday 12:00 p.m. on March
7, 2009 in front of the Florida International University’s Ryder Building.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s version of an athletic relay, but with a
new twist. Relay For Life is a community-oriented event where participants enjoy the company
of a team and also raise funds to support the activities of the American Cancer Society.
Participants camp out at the stadium and when they are not taking their turn walking, they take
part in fun activities and enjoy entertainment by several local musicians.
Teams from student organizations, Greek community, and schools collect donations and
can win individual and team spirit points for their efforts in decorating their camp sites. Last
year, the event raised over $70,000. This year’s goal is $80,000 with 80 registered teams.
Thanks to the generosity of corporate sponsor Best Buy, along with other sponsors the
money raised goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.