Relay raises big money for ACS

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2014 12:49 pm

Barbara Sidney, a survivor for 40 years, posed with Floyd Wright, a survivor of 17 years at Baldwin’s Relay For Life on June 14 at Baldwin Park.

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Lisa hallinan put candles in bags that were lit later in remembrance of those who lost their battle with cancer.

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Cups were put into the fence at Baldwin Park in the shape of a ribbon. Battery-operated candles were placed inside each of the cups so the symbol and the words could be seen at night.

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The Baldwin Leo’s from Baldwin High School have been volunteering and helping out at many different events throughout the year. The Leo’s are the younger members of the Lion’s Club. From left were Jelissa Samuel, 17, Jada John, 17, Chelsea Bahnford, 18, Ashley Rene, 17, Rochael Adebayo, 18, Miranda Hinton, 15, Maya Kirkby, 17, Justin Rodriguez, 17.

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The Barber Shop Quartet came out and sang classic songs at the Survivors Luncheon. The Baldwin High Schoool students from left were Peter Orselli, 16, Evan Barnett, 17, Malike Somers, 17, Johnathan Fulcher, 17, and Kyle Verdonik,18.

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By Brian Croce

Baldwin’s sixth annual Relay For Life event raised more than $52,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society, which funds cancer research and treatment. The event was held on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Baldwin Park and Sarah Sobel, a special events manager with the American Cancer Society who oversaw the event, said the day was a complete success.

There were many performances throughout the day and events to honor those who have lost their lives to cancer, those who have survived their battles and those who have cared for people with cancer.

During Relay For Life events, participants take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event to represent that cancer never rests. According to Sobel, about 400 people walked in this year’s Relay.

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