Washington County Relay for Life stays on track in Belpre
In the opening ceremony, Washington County Relay for Life honored the cancer survivors who were present at the event in Belpre’s Civitan Park. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Washington County Relay for Life held a live auction of items including these baskets during the event Saturday at Civitan Park in Belpre. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Roman Tatalovich and Landyn Listermann from Boy Scout Troop 207 raised the flag for the playing of the national anthem during Saturday’s Washington County Relay for Life at Civitan Park in Belpre. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz spoke at Saturday’s Washington County Relay for Life about his struggles with cancer. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Saturday’s Washington County Relay for Life had many games for attendants, including cornhole and a scavenger hunt. Many people gathered to support Relay for Life’s cause and to enjoy the community building. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
In the opening ceremony, Washington County Relay for Life honored the cancer survivors who were present at the event in Belpre’s Civitan Park. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Washington County Relay for Life held a live auction of items including these baskets during the event Saturday at Civitan Park in Belpre. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Roman Tatalovich and Landyn Listermann from Boy Scout Troop 207 raised the flag for the playing of the national anthem during Saturday’s Washington County Relay for Life at Civitan Park in Belpre. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz spoke at Saturday’s Washington County Relay for Life about his struggles with cancer. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
Saturday’s Washington County Relay for Life had many games for attendants, including cornhole and a scavenger hunt. Many people gathered to support Relay for Life’s cause and to enjoy the community building. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
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BELPRE -- Washington County Relay for Life held its annual fundraiser on Saturday at Civitan Park in Belpre.
The festivities lasted from 4 p.m. to 9:45. This year's theme was "Pirates of the Cure-ibbean."
There were a total of 18 teams registered for the Relay, with 400 to 500 people in attendance. About 70 cancer survivors were in the crowd at Saturday's event as well. Relay for Life raised over $26,000 with money still coming in, according to American Cancer Society Senior Development Manager Carmen Hathaway.
"It was a really, really wonderful event," she said. "Everybody had a great time."
There were various events including a scavenger hunt, live auction, cornhole and other games. There was also a plethora of concessions as well as a face-painting station. One of the most popular offerings was the golf ball drop, whose tickets sold out, according to Event Co-Leader Michele George.
There were many guests of note at Saturday's event including Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz, who spoke about his struggles with cancer.
"The speakers we had were really bringing it home to people about why we do this and why we fundraise," George said.
Staff reporter Evan Bevins contributed to this story.
Clara Noelle can be reached at intern@newsandsentinel.com.