About 300 people came out to spread the message of life, fight and remember at this year’s Relay For Life. The 2016 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Warren County was held Saturday, Aug. …
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Life, fight and remember
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By Kate Miller, Record Staff Writer
About 300 people came out to spread the message of life, fight and remember at this year’s Relay For Life.The 2016 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Warren County was held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Black Hawk Middle School. The theme was “Get Your Game On!” and it seems everyone did.“We had 22 teams and raised $46,427,” said Carie Biggs, Relay For Life committee member. “Of that, $12,473 was raised on Saturday alone.”Raffles, auctions and goodies were offered for sale during the event. Event-goers also enjoyed bubble soccer and live music by the Captain Courageous Band.Check out the photo gallery from the event: http://bit.ly/2c3vxiHAnd there were the traditional events Relay For Life is known for, such as the survivors ceremony, survivors and caregivers laps and other special activities to fight cancer, celebrate overcoming it and remember those who could not.The events can be emotional and celebratory at the same time for so many people, organizers said. Guest speaker Noah Elliot, 18, talked about his battle with bone cancer as a child, which Biggs called an inspiration of courage.She added that she saw more kids participating this year, like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Warrenton High School football team and the National Junior Honor Society.“We had more youth this year, which was exciting,” she said. “If we can get younger people involved, the event will keep going.”This year’s top sponsors were Elite Tool in Moscow Mills, CertainTeed, Loving Hands Hospice and the Warrenton Elks Lodge.Madam Voodoos House of Ink, located at 226 E. Main St. in Warrenton, was a top contributor.“For the second year, the owner raised more than $500,” said Biggs. “She’s the only business that donates a portion of her services to Relay For Life.”Biggs is already signed up and ready to plan the 2017 relay.“We always do it, every year. This was our 19th year. Next year should be bigger — it’s our 20th,” she said.Biggs said the relay committee is always in need of new teams, sponsors, volunteers and committee members. For information about the Warren County event, visit www.relayforlife.org/warrencomo.Every year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement.
Relay for Life of Warren County was held Aug. 27 and drew 300 people whose lives have been touched by cancer. The event raises awareness and funds for cancer treatment and research. Bill Barrett photo.
