Buffalo Island Relay for Life 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Photos by Revis Blaylock

Buffalo Island American Cancer Relay for Life was held on Friday, June 25. It ended a little earlier than usual due to lightening but it was still successful.

The 2010 Relay for Life kicked off with a balloon release in honor of the cancer survivors.
Brenda Matheny, chairman for the Relay for Life, introduced the steering committee.
Rebecca Clowers, co-chairman for the Relay, gives out balloons.
Each team captain had to offer a song or a dance from their decade. Kay Staggs leads in a dance from the 1950's.

Members of the Heritage Hippy Team pose for a picture.
Sampling food from different booths is part of the Relay night.
Friends visit at the Relay for Life.
Kays 50s Classic Rodders Diner won first palce for campsite, and second runner-up for best grub, and first runner-up for the spirit stick.
Kay Long was taking orders for the grilled corn from the New Harmony Church booth.
Not too hot for him to enjoy the music at the Relay for Life.
Leachville Mayor Sheila Spurlock and Councilman Bill Hetler checked on the teams making sure they had what they needed.
Survivors were recognized at the Relay for Life.
New Harmony youth chose the 1920s for their decade.
The Nifty Fifties took their turn on stage.
Survivors were introduced by their family members.
The Heritage team won first place in the entertainment with their Sonny and Cher.
The hospitality tent was a good gathering place.
Honorary survivors from Leachville, Manila and Caraway get ready to lead the walk.
Relay teams set up at the Leachville City Park.
Family members joined survivors as they walked the track during the Relay for Life.
Hand in hand walking for a cure.
The Wall of Tribute was in honor of survivors and in memory of those who lost their battle to cancer.