Relay For Life Night Raises $24,265

HUNTINGDON (September 7) — Carroll County Relay For Life held its annual main event Saturday at the Carroll County Civic Center, raising $24,264.59 for the American Cancer Society from sponsorships, donations and team deposits.

Combined with proceeds from other events throughout the year, such as the Cancer Bake Auction and the celebrity waiter dinner, the Carroll County organization has raised $47,388.59 so far.

The theme for 2024 was “Superheroes for Hope.”

Co-Chairs for the event were Jennifer Horton and Michelle Tucker. Carl Byars served as master of ceremonies. Nicole Todd performed the National Anthem, and Horton delivered an opening prayer. A moment of silence was also held in honor of loved ones with cancer.

Honorary Chair Cliff Sturdivant spoke about his journey with cancer, from his diagnosis to treatment, and how it has and continues to affect his life. He closed with a plea to all to get screened yearly for the best chance of early detection.

Entertainment inside the civic center began with the Bethel Renaissance Bluegrass Band and continued with Cherrywine 451.

During the evening, survivors were recognized and invited to participate in a lap. Then, luminaries were lit, and a silent lap was held.

At the end of the night, teams and sponsors were recognized for their contributions.

Teams and their offerings included:
AHC McKenzie — Hair tinsel, face and nail painting.
Baptist Memorial Hospital — Ribeye sandwiches, pirate ship jumper and dunking booth.
Carroll Bank & Trust — Free bottled water.
Davis Chapel Church — BBQ nachos, children’s superhero merchandise and Tennessee football viewing.
Hexpol — Grilled hotdogs.
Holy Cross Catholic Church — Funnel cakes.
Huntingdon Health & Rehab — Popcorn and pretzel bites.
Rich Family — BBQ bologna and pecan tassies.
Tosh Farms — Pork tenderloin sandwiches.

Sponsors included: Bethel University, Carroll Bank & Trust, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County, Centennial Bank, Huntingdon Animal Clinic, City of Clarksburg, Allegion, Espey Oil Co., Life Care Center of Bruceton, Watson Lumber Company, Cherrywine 451, King Law Office, Nicholson Eye Center, Santos Family, Spivey Eye Clinic, Taylor Real Estate, Carroll Lake Golf Course, Massage by Brenna, Pepsi MidAmerica — Ricky Price and Regions Bank.