The relay event has also proven to be a fun activity for local residents, who set up tents and campout beginning early on Friday afternoon. The fund-raiser ends at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The campers also sell drinks and novelty items. Activities include entertainment, children's activities and prizes for campsite decorations and the most money raised. More than 700 people are expected at the opening event.
Teams come from business, civic, church and youth organizations.
Makie-Connor said a special luminary ceremony honors people who have lost the battle to cancer. And I think it . They see that their donations and work are making a difference. The co-chairman herself has experienced the loss of loved ones to the disease. It serves as the kick-off event for the relay.