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Ironton Tribune
by Shane Arrington

ROME TOWNSHIP — Relay For Life is coming back to Lawrence County Saturday, giving those who wish to raise awareness for cancer the chance to “walk all night so that someone may walk another day.”

The event kicks off with its opening ceremony at noon Saturday and continues through 6 a.m. Sunday. Amy Jo Schenewark, recruitment official at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, said Lawrence County has exceeded last years numbers in every category and she really looks forward to this year’s event.

“We have a wonderful group of teams this year that have worked so hard,” Schenewark said. “It is a privilege to work with such a dedicated group in our ultimate goal of helping to find a cure for cancer.”

Everyone who can make it is invited to come out and see how much fun Relay For Life can be, Schenewark said. Each team has their own tent and will provide an activity; such as the U.S. Army pull-up bar, haircuts by Curl Up and Dye and Batman and the Batmobile. She said she hopes more people will see how great the event is and sign up next year.

Though, she said it is still not too late to sign up this year, and anyone thinking of doing so can do so by contacting the Relay For Life of Lawrence County Facebook page.

She said the weather is expected to be nice for the event, but tents and a big pavilion will keep the event going no matter what.

“Rain or shine, cancer doesn’t stop. Neither will we.”


The Lawrence Herald
PROCTORVILLE -- The Lawrence County Relay for Life will kick off with opening ceremonies at noon Saturday, May 19, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Proctorville.

The Relay for Life is an 18-hour event in which teams come together to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society. Volunteers commit to keep someone walking on the track throughout the entire 18 hours.

Cancer survivors and their caregivers will make the traditional first lap around the track following opening ceremonies. All survivors and their guests are invited to the Survivor Luncheon immediately following the opening ceremonies and survivors lap. All survivors will receive T-shirts and medals for participating.

There will be live entertainment throughout the day and night, along with activities, games, raffles, food and drinks. Some planned activities include inflatables,; performances by the Singing Kernels, Sweet Adelines, Raised on Radio and Lincoln County Cloggers; Zumba; Relay Idol; an appearance by Batman and his car, and more.

At dusk, around 9 p.m., there will be a luminaria ceremony, for which small bags filled with candles can be purchased in honor of or in memory of anyone who has battled cancer.

The relay will continue through 6 a.m. Sunday, May 19.