Buffalo Island Relay for Life

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Photos by Revis Blaylock

Buffalo Island Relay for Life Survivor Social was held on Sunday, June 8, followed by the Relay for Life on Friday night.

Rockin' and Rollin' for a cure was the theme for the 2014 Buffalo Island Relay for Life.
Honorary survivors representing each town received medallions at the survivor social.
Tina Matheny, survivor chairman, lit a candle in memory of all those who have lost their battle to cancer and one in honor of the cancer survivors.
A plaque was presented to the Dugout Divas for their outstanding fund-raiser during the Relay night at the ballpark.

Tina Matheny,survivor chairman and Brenda Matheny, relay chairman, welcome everyone to the survivor social.
Family members joined survivors at the Leachville Methodist Church fellowship hall to honor cancer survivors.
The Dugout Divas of Monette were on hand for the event.
Leachville Mayor Sheila Spurlock.
Family and friends.
The 1950s theme was used throughout the fellowship hall.
Rockin' and Rollin' for a Cure was the theme.
Cake and punch were served at the Social.
Face painting at the First National Bank table was a popular event.
Lighting the candles is survivor chairman Tina Matheny.
The 2014 Buffalo Island Relay was moved inside the Sanders Building. A balloon release kicked off the night.
All smiles from the survivors as they get ready to take their victory lap.
Ready for the dance contest.
Committee members welcomed guests to the Relay.
Faith Funeral Home are among the supporters of the Buffalo Island Relay for Life.
The Pink Ladies from First National Bank won best campsite.
Stacy Masters receives plaque for the most money raised at a single event -- Fishing for a Cure.
Best Spirit Stick.
Housing Authority receives plaque.
Best Grub went to New Harmony Baptist Church.
Best Campsite.
All for a good cause.
Get ready, set, go at the hula hoop competition.
Team Masters hosted the hospitality room.