Relay for Life participants support cure for cancer, carnival style

Jun 22, 2013
A clown blows a horn while walking around the Wareham Middle School track during the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on Friday. The theme was "Carnival for a Cure." BY JAIME REBHAN
Sometimes, you have to add a little soccer to your Relay for Life laps. BY JAIME REBHAN
Addison Ponte, age 2, has been participating in Relay for Life "since she was in my belly," her mom, Krista McGee, right, says. The pair participates on the Party of Pontes team. BY JAIME REBHAN
Chase Boudria, 10, is ready for the carnival on team Party of Pontes. BY JAIME REBHAN
Team Pillars of Hope was made up of 36 members of the Wareham Middle School Honor Society. BY JAIME REBHAN
My, what big popcorn the team from Lindsey's Family Restaurant has! BY JAIME REBHAN
Luminaria, which were lit in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those lost, line the track. BY JAIME REBHAN
Participants take laps around the track. BY JAIME REBHAN
The Bourbon Street Bar & Grill was on the middle school track! BY JAIME REBHAN

More than 250 participants on two dozen teams brought a carnival to the Wareham Middle School track on Friday and Saturday, during the annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

At least $47,000 was raised before and even during the overnight event, the theme of which was "Carnival for a Cure."

Participants walked themed laps with stuffed animals, balloons, and lollipops, to name a few. The event also featured dance performances.

Relay for Life is a celebration of life and survival, and features teams that walk the school's track for the duration of the event -- to symbolize the fact that "cancer never sleeps."

Check out the photos for look at the enthusiastic Relay for Lifers!

For more information about the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life, visit www.relayforlife.org.

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