Christians For A Cancer Cure ( First United Methodist Church, Holly Springs)ġ0. All team captains, committee members, and anyone interested in heading up a committee or serving on a committee are invited to attend.Ģ. There will be a wrap-up meeting July 6 at 5:15 p.m. Harold Moncrief operated the sound system and Kevin Thomas provided the stage. Sharon Goodman-Hill and Pat Boga served as emcees. Voices of Praise and the SouthernAires gospel groups sang, Kimbrough Chapel provided a puppet show, and Catherine Todd gave her personal story as a cancer survivor. Three soloists took to the stage, Megan Tate, Darlene LeSueur and Junior Cheairs. The Holly Springs High School Cheerleaders and Jazzy’s Dancers were the first on the field after Armastine Gipson sang the National Anthem. The lineup for entertainment was impressive, according to Pat Boga with the entertainment committee. Second place was Newell Chapel CME, and third place was Walmart. Third place winner was Reid’s Gift MB Church with $2,506.įirst place in best campsites went to Mt. Second place was Bionic Believers (MTC) with $4,233. Pisgah CME Church which collected $5,500. Most money raised again this year was Mt. Your effort will one day result in the complete defeat of cancer.”Įach year teams are recognized for the most money raised and for the best camp sites. “We remember those who have gone on, and those who fight every day to defeat cancer. “I have had family members who have been touched with cancer,” Buck said. The Relay, held for the last several years at the Marshall County Fair-grounds, returned this year to Sam Coopwood Park, the location historically used for the event. Holly Springs Mayor Kelvin Buck helped open the evening by thanking the sponsors and the committees who worked so hard to put the Relay together. This is six hours you will never forget.” “Celebrate, remember, fight back, and never give up,” Wilson said. This year’s goal is $73,000 and Marshall County raised $79,000 last year, she said. Lisa Liddy, with the bank committee, reported money is still coming in and the account has $44,451 as of Monday this week.Ĭhair Linda Wilson was pleased with the attendance and with the entertainment. Thirty teams participated in the event, which began in 2000. ![]() “I’ve heard we are one of the best in the North Mississippi area.” “I thought it was successful in terms of people and money raised,” said Lisa Liddy with the Relay planning committee. The 18th Annual Marshall County Relay For Life, that raises money for the American Cancer Society, had a very good turnout Friday at Sam Coopwood Park.
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