The 2014 Brown County Relay for Life got underway Friday night at Gordon Wood Stadium to help raise money for the American Cancer Society and honoring those who have struggled through cancer.
The annual event this year honored the memory of Cade Boyle who lost his battle to cancer last year. His family and friends, who banded together as Team Cade, were present to accept a plaque honoring him.
Survivors were honored in a special presentation including adult survivor Brandy Bishop and child survivor Yelana Martin who both arrived at the event via helicopter. They too were presented with a plaque commemorating the event and their struggle fighting cancer as well as a specially made blanket made from previous Relay for Life shirts.
The theme of this year’s event was “We Can Be Heroes,” and continued the annual tradition of fundraising for the American Cancer Society. According to organizers, there were 41 teams registered for this year’s event, working to raise money for the cause. There were activities, food, a silent auction, and great fun at the Relay which began at 7 PM on Friday and will run through 7 AM on Saturday.
After special recognitions, survivors walked the traditional first lap of the event followed by a lap honoring their care takers and a third lap honoring children who fight the disease each year.
Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society where individuals and teams walk/run overnight to show their commitment in the fight against cancer and to help raise money for cancer research and support.
Top photo shows child survivor Yelana Martin and adult survivor Brandy Bishop leading the survivor lap.
Please see the photo gallery below for more photos from this year’s event.
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