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DALLAS &#8212; The Misericordia University Colleges Against Cancer chapter surpassed the $100,000 mark at the Fifth Annual Relay for Life event on campus by raising nearly $43,000.The student-run organization set a goal of $33,000 when it announced plans for the 2015 event in February. The annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society has grown incrementally since it raised $7,000 in 2011. Since then, students have raised $12,910 in 2012; $17,699 in 2013; $30,375.04 in 2014, and $42,876.62 this year.The Misericordia University Relay for Life was held in the Anderson Sports and Health Center. It featured 47 teams, 666 participants and 16 cancer survivors. Sponsors included Frontier Communications, Metz Culinary Management, Coca-Cola, Pizza Bella, Dominos, Bagel Art Bakery, Yellow Cottage Bakery &amp; Deli, Sheetz, Subway and Leggios Italian Restaurant. Enchanting Entertainment provided music and the David Blight School of Dance offered entertainment.

Misericordia University Relay for Life raises surpasses goal, raises $43,000