Relay raised $26k and counting; “Pirates of the Cure-ibbean” theme a hit among attendees
(Photo by Clara Noelle)In the opening ceremony, Relay for Life honored the cancer survivors who were present at the event.
(Photo by Clara Noelle) Roman Tatalovich and Landyn Listermann from Boy Scout Troop 207 raised the flag for the playing of the national anthem.
(Photo by Clara Noelle) Mayor of Belpre Mike Lorentz spoke at Relay for Life about his struggles with cancer.
(Photo by Clara Noelle) Relay for Life had many games for attendants including but not limited to cornhole and a scavenger hunt. Many people gathered to support Relay for Life’s cause and to enjoy the community building.
(Photo by Clara Noelle)Relay for Life held a live auction the night of the event. The picture above shows the baskets available for the auction. All of the money gained in the auction went toward Relay for Life and its cause.
(Photo by Clara Noelle)In the opening ceremony, Relay for Life honored the cancer survivors who were present at the event.
(Photo by Clara Noelle) Roman Tatalovich and Landyn Listermann from Boy Scout Troop 207 raised the flag for the playing of the national anthem.
(Photo by Clara Noelle) Mayor of Belpre Mike Lorentz spoke at Relay for Life about his struggles with cancer.
(Photo by Clara Noelle) Relay for Life had many games for attendants including but not limited to cornhole and a scavenger hunt. Many people gathered to support Relay for Life’s cause and to enjoy the community building.
(Photo by Clara Noelle)Relay for Life held a live auction the night of the event. The picture above shows the baskets available for the auction. All of the money gained in the auction went toward Relay for Life and its cause.
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BELPRE -- Washington County Relay for Life held its annual fundraiser on Saturday at Civitan Park in Belpre. The festivities went from 4 p.m. and lasted until 9:45 p.m. This year's theme was "Pirates of the Cure-ibbean."
There were a total of 18 teams registered for the relay with 400 to 500 people in attendance. About 70 cancer survivors were in the crowd at Saturday's event as well. Relay for Life raised over $26,000 with money still coming in, according to American Cancer Society Senior Development Manager Carmen Hathaway.
"It was a really, really wonderful event. Everybody had a great time," Hathaway said. There were various events including a scavenger hunt, live auction, cornhole and other games. There was also a plethora of concessions as well as a face-painting station. One of the most popular games was the golf ball drop, those tickets were sold out, according to Event Co-Leader Michele George. There were many guests of note at Saturday's event including Belpre's mayor Mike Lorentz. At the event, Lorentz spoke about his struggles with cancer.
"The speakers we had were really bringing it home to people about why we do this and why we fundraise," George said.
Staff Reporter Evan Bevins also contributed to the story. Clara Noelle can be reached at intern@newsandsentinel.com.