Schools vs. Cancer Program Teaches Healthy Choices

Since 2015, Vincent Poggioreale has worked as a safety supervisor and coordinator with B&V Contracting, leading job site safety meetings and ensuring all workers have appropriate safety equipment. Outside of work, Vincent Poggioreale participates in charitable events such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Established in 1946, the American Cancer Society works tirelessly to fund lifesaving research into cancer prevention and treatment. Because its signature Relay for Life event has become so popular, it now invites special populations such as high school students to form their own relay teams.

As part of their commitment to preventing and fighting cancer, high school students can start Relay for Life events at their schools, or participate in the Schools vs. Cancer program, which encourages healthy habits such as nutrition and exercise as a way to prevent cancer. Through team-building and friendly competitions, the program educates on the importance of physical health and motivates students and families to make choices that minimize their cancer risk. Topics include fitness, diet, tobacco prevention, and vaccines.