One man band: Bernie Sands provided quality
entertainment leading up to opening ceremonies.
Waiting for the fun to begin: Relay enthusiasts came
early for supper and enjoyed each others fellowship
while waiting for opening ceremonies.
Balloons carry the message of hope: Survivors carry
purple and white balloons on their survivors lap.
The value of laughter: Bailey Wrinkle and Christine
enjoy the caregivers lap together.
Love makes the world go ‘round: Grandbabies are one
special reason to help fight cancer.
The color of hope: Purple was the color of survivorship
on Relay night.
Celebrating relationships: The caregivers lap gives
survivors a chance to lift up loved ones. |
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Alex Bell, McKenzie’s miracle survivor, now 18, shares a
smile with Tia Johnson, 9.
Medals of survivorship: Ken Weatherford (right) bestows
a medal of survivorship upon one of many survivors in
attendance at the Relay.
Getting there is half the fun: Go carts help
survivors--and fun-seeking children--make their
important lap around the track.
The emotion of Relay: Tears mark the emotional nature of
the survivor’s lap.
Happy together: Carol and Richard Lemonds share the
caregivers’ lap.
Making new memories: Sharing good times with loved ones
makes Relay special.
Good times: Ross Martin celebrates survival during the
first survival lap around the track.
Going fishing: Renowned sportsman Steve McCadams waves
on his way around the track. His fishing rodeo, held
Saturday, also raised money for cancer.
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