Relay for Life raises $40,000 to fight cancer years ago
The annual Marion County Relay For Life raised a record-breaking $40,000 in donations to the American Cancer Society.
The goal was $34,000.
The weather couldn't have been more perfect Friday evening when 237 walkers took to the track at Warrior Stadium, Marion.
The top three fund-raising teams were Wheeler's Walkers, Marion, more than $5,000; Busy Bees, Hillsboro, $2,200; and Florence Crossroads, $1,700.
Individual winners were Phyllis Kreutziger, Marion, who raised $1,400; and Marge Sandwell, Marion, $1,100.
Various drawings were held during the evening. Karen Kline of Marion, won the Relay for Life Quilt, made by Marie Kessler of Hillsboro.
The grand prize drawing of two round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in the U.S., valued at $1,000, was won by Sherri Bowlby, Wichita, who was a walker with Jo Babes of Hillsboro.
The Marion County Relay for Life will be held in Hillsboro next year. Anyone interested in planning the event may call Peggy Blackman at (620) 382-2541, or Phyllis Kreutziger at (620) 382-2215.
