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raises more than $37,000
Last Friday, May 5, the Marion County Chapter of the American Cancer Society held its annual Relay for Life event. This is an annual event with its main focus on raising money to assist in research for a cure for cancer.
This relay event was one of the most successful in recent years with a total thus far of more than $37,000.
“We would like to say a special ‘thank you’ to our Relay for Life sponsor for this year, Tyson Foods,” said George Porter, chairman of this year’s event. “Their support has been constant through the years and we appreciate their contribution to this worthwhile community event.”
The event began at 6 p.m. with the Survivor Lap, which included approximately 50 survivors walking the ceremonial first lap around the Marion County Courthouse Square. Throughout the evening the teams
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This year there were more than 280 participants and 15 teams. Teams (and team captains) included: Acorn Grove Community (Eva Porter), Brotherhood of Marion County (Ransom and Doris Briggs), FBLA (Sherry McAllister), First Baptist Church (Ann Hall), Fort Perry Baptist Church (Jennifer Anthony), L.K. Moss Primary School (Tina Hall), The Messengers (Rev. Anthony Dixon), Mt. Carmel Baptist Church (Angie Hagin), New Life (Adrian Williams), New Providence Baptist Church (Mildred Deal), Marion County PAL Program (Faye Wells), Tazewell Baptist Church (Leona Leaman), Tazewell Methodist Church (Bonnie Tyler and Casey Hair), Trinity (Sonya Faulk), and Union United Methodist Church (Seleta Rogers).
Committees and chairmen included: Registration/Accounting - Albena McGrother, Dawn Chapman and Kay McAllister; Luminaries - Faye Powell, Jeanne Jernigan, Paul, Teresa, Lauren and Lindsay Baublitz; Cancer Survivors - Ed and Gayle Dowling; Entertainment - Allison Rost; Logistics – Police Chief Hall and Sheriff Horace Snider; Corporate Sponsorship - Pat Hays; Correspondence - Mildred Deal; Mistress of Ceremonies - Seleta Rogers; and Marion County American Cancer Society President - Judy Wells.
“Myself and all of the volunteers extend a heartfelt thanks to all of those who support this wonderful event,” said Chairman Porter. “We want to thank the community and the participants for their support and encouragement this year. We will have our wrap up meeting May 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Entertainment Galore
This year’s relay featured a bevy of fun activities and entertainment, lined up by volunteer Allison Rost, as can be seen by the list below.
* The Messengers, the Tri County High School Band, and Southern Glory all performed.
* Brianna's Band (Tazewell Methodist), The Foxy Baptist Girls (First Baptist), New Providence and Cake Mix (FBLA) competed in a Lip Sync contest.
* Jerry Horne won the quilt from Tazewell Methodist.
* Mt. Carmel had a bunch of winners from their silent auction (too many to list).
* FBLA had a wonderful time. They had the Jail and Bail.
* Those who participated in the Bear Time Story had a great time and wanted to do it again and again and again.
* Jeanette Icard (Tazewell Baptist) furnished a cake for the Relay participants.
Rost said she wanted to thank everyone who helped out, including: Seleta Rogers for being the Mistress of Ceremonies, Jack Graham for being the DJ, the ladies at the Dime Store for all of their help in getting some last minute items that were needed for the Relay, the Marion County Cancer Board for allowing her to do the entertainment again this year, Heather Andrews and Tanisha Smith (who we lost this year due to her husband's transfer) for providing give-aways for participants, all of the team captains who took the time to do their “magic,” and everyone who participated one way or the other.
“As a cancer survivor, I know the importance of this Relay,” added Rost. “I encourage everyone to participate in every Relay they can. In your county, join a team and have fun. For a fun Friday night out for the family, go to a Relay in another county and enjoy.”