A resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, Olivia Savitz is studying psychology at New York University. She transferred from Lafayette University in Easton, Pennsylvania, after her freshman year. During her academic career, Olivia Savitz has remained passionate about breast cancer awareness events of the group Colleges Against Cancer.
Colleges Against Cancer raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Each year, the Lafayette University chapter sponsors a Relay for Life, with the 2017 event occurring on April 7 at the school’s Kirby Sports Center. The public event featured opening ceremonies, survivors’ speeches and lap, awards, and a raffle drawing. On completion of the Relay, closing ceremonies were held.
Through the Relay for Life event, the Lafayette chapter raised more than $29,000, with Will Pfadenhauer bringing in the most donations at more than $1,500. For its efforts, the American Cancer Society gave the chapter the Aaron O. Hoff Award for its commitment to service.
