Thousands banded together Friday night in the fight against cancer as survivors joined with supporters to raise money to fight the disease and to remember those who lost their battles.The 10th annual Relay for Life enjoyed a cool evening as events carried on at Nunley Stadium from Friday evening until sunrise Saturday morning in what some believe was a record crowd. While a final number will not be available until later in the week when all money is turned in, the running total just past midnight Saturday morning was $81,535.“Last year Warren County was eighth in the nation per capita in money raised for Relay for Life,” said Relay spokesperson Ashley Wright, noting several visitors from other parts of the country told her Warren County’s Relay was the best they have attended.The event kicked off Friday evening with the survivor lap where cancer survivors walked in unison to show that the disease can be beaten. Supporters ringed the track at Nunley Stadium applauding the survivors as they walked the lap.
Relay wraps up successful night of fundraising