MCCC hosts its first Relay for Life

Montgomery County Community College held their first ever Relay for Life event, beginning on April 29 at 6 p.m. and concluding at 6 a.m. on April 30. The college had almost 200 walkers sign up, comprising 28 teams, that had raised over $21,000 before the event began on Friday night.

Dr. Karen Stout, President of MCCC, said that Relay for Life is "Reflective of the high energy and high aspirations of our students." Events like this, she added, share the engagement and community spirit of the students, faculty and staff at the College. "I'm very proud."

Julia Pauline, Miss Pennsylvania International, was a special guest during the event. Pauline was in attendance both in support and as one of the walkers during the Relay.

Pauline is also a nursing student at MCCC and holds the title of Miss Montgomery County. She will be running for Miss International in July. She volunteers at Montgomery Hospital in the intestive care unit. She also has had cancer touch her life, having family that have been affected as well as have lost family to the disease.