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Home»News»WILLIAMS COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE: Survivors Stress Importance Of Relay Events In Fight Against Cancer
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WILLIAMS COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE: Survivors Stress Importance Of Relay Events In Fight Against Cancer

June 11, 2023Updated:July 17, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read

By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

If you weren’t at the Williams County Fairgrounds Friday night, then you missed one of the biggest opportunities to showcase your support for those who have battled cancer.

The Williams County Relay for Life began at 5 p.m. with the opening ceremony, where a prayer was given by Adam Fox, followed by Kevin Motter leading the people in the pledge of allegiance.

Survivors Betty Hien and Mary Weirich spreading kindness to all who took the time to show their support on Friday

Kendall Siebanaler then did a wonderful job singing the national anthem, before the survivors began their honorary lap.

This was a beautiful moment where those who have battled cancer took a lap around the fairgrounds, with people clapping and cheering.

Although faces were smiling, many attendees could not hold back their feelings of sadness at the decline of participation that the relay has seen in recent years.

The Williams County Relay for Life honorary survivors walk where survivors take a lap around the fairgrounds to gather support and well wishes from the community This years lap was led by the Black Sheep pictured here carrying flags representing different kinds of survivors

The fairgrounds were outfitted with vendors, the Montpelier Library provided a child play area, and the food there was delicious.

Survivors stressed that it is crucial that research be done to help figure out how to best treat those who are fighting cancer, and sadly commented that the fewer the number of people that attend, the lower the support of the community feels.

If you were there Friday, then you know just how fun it was during the auction as people tried to get their favorite flavor of pie, how inspiring the survivors are, and how beautiful and touching the memorials and luminaries are.

Ready to rock were Montpelier Library Director and Assistant Librarian Angie Humphrey and Morgan Cameron there to help kiddos play games like bingo and win prizes that incentivize the children to read

If you weren’t there Friday, consider keeping your eyes and ears open for wind of the next Relay for Life event.

Not only will you be able to join in on some summer family friendly fun, but you will also be showing support to those who deserve every bit of it.

Anna can be reached at anna@thevillagereporter.com

(PHOTOS BY ANNA WOZNIAK / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)


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