Battle of the Bands at Relay for Life

Loyola University holds a "Relay For Life" marathon every year to benefit cancer. Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take action against cancer.

How Relay Works:

Relay is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Each event is 6-24 hours in length and each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don't stop because they're tired, and for one night, neither do we.

Each team sets up a themed campsite at the event and continues their fundraising efforts by collecting donations for food, goods, games, and activities. This money will count towards their overall team fundraising goal.

 
At the marathon, WLOY throws an annual "Battle of the Bands" (BOTB). This consists of three or more Loyola-Affiliated bands competing to win the best band. By Loyola- Affiliated, this can be students, employees, and even professors. Battle of The Bands usually takes place around 8pm, and is held in McGuire Hall. This year, there were a total of four bands competing, including:

Of Tomorrow

Say La Vee

Euro K (Winners)

The Squeebs