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Published: May 17, 2007 03:45 pm    print this story   email this story  

Relay for Life raises $147,000 before the first lap was walked

The annual Relay for Life Friday night was a rousing success before the first step was taken. Teams raised $147,000 through a variety of activities prior to Friday night's festivities. Organizers were still adding up final totals but all associated with the annual fundraising event for the American Cancer Society agreed that the event was a grand success.

As of Wednesday, $164,489.26 had been turned in and money was still being received.

Enveloped by music provided by local talent and the smell of food cooking on grills, teams gathered to attract the final dollar donations of participants who enjoyed a host of activities during the evening and dark hours of Saturday morning.

Dr. Dirk Davidson, medical oncologist, was keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies and was joined on the stand by state Rep. Eric Swafford, County Mayor Brock Hill and Joe Pruett, a cancer survivor who led the opening ceremony prayer.

Major corporate sponsors were also recognized and honored during the ceremonies prior to Mike Isaacson and Jalyn Holt leading the Survivor's Lap signaling the beginning of the relay. After dozens of cancer survivors completed their first lap, a Caregiver's Lap was also performed.

Musical entertainment throughout the night was presented by Jessica Heaton, Teresa Wilson, Harlan Cox, Edwin Josey and Friends, Fred and Teresa Wilson, the First United Methodist Church Adult Praise Team, Dennis Gilpin and Blood Brought, Meridian singers.

Events scheduled throughout the night, in addition to good food, included karaoke, dance, prize giveaways and the presentation of team awards and announcement of the grand total estimate.

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Ron Braswell kneels beside his wife, Rita, as they listen to speakers during opening ceremonies of the annual Relay for Life. / (Click for larger image)


Members of the Homestead Elementary School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes listen to speakers at the opening ceremonies. The students volunteered their services to assist with the relay Friday night. / (Click for larger image)


A small portion of the crowd that gathered prior to the opening of the annual Relay for Life are pictured. Speakers during the opening ceremonies included state Rep. Eric Swafford, County Mayor Brock Hill and Dr. Dirk Davidson. / (Click for larger image)


Part of the Relay for Life crowd that gathered Friday night watched as major corporate sponsor recognition was given. A survivors luncheon was also held prior to opening of the annual fundraiser that raises money for the American Cancer Society. / (Click for larger image)

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