CALHOUN FIGHTS AGAINST CANCER - Relay For Life Teams Recognized

(06/28/2010)

Relay event lasted until 12:01 a.m. with cancer survivors
and family members who have lost loved ones, walking the track

Saturday was Calhoun County's Relay for Life held at Wayne Underwood Field in Grantsville, the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Last year, $25,000 was raised by the Calhoun Relay for Life teams toward support services and cancer research. This year's total will be announced when available.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

Relay for Life teams were recognized for their efforts - Accepting for the teams (L to R) Jeannie Garrett, Minnie Hamilton Health System; Liz Ferrell, Knott's Knights; Judy Powell, SWAT; Carlene Frederick, Pleasant Hill Crusaders; Rose Cottrell, Foodland; David Bugby, Bosom Buddies

Best campsite awards: 1st Place - Pleasant Hill Crusaders,
Mike Radabaugh; 2nd Place - Foodland, Rose Cottrell

The race is on in the fight against cancer

Zumba dancers shake, rattle and roll

Third annual car show draws lots of vehicles

Jim Sullivan auctions fundraising items

Businessman Keith Smith displays his latest endeavor

More photos to follow ...