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Sea Of Purple: Pensacola Relays For Cancer
May 11, 2013
The annual Relay for Life got underway Friday evening at Washington High School — the largest such event in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Teams were scheduled to walk all night and into Saturday morning to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The final total is not yet in, but the goal for the Relay event was $195,000.
The Relay started with the McGuire’s Bagpipe Band, the Washington High School NJROTC and a first lap honoring cancer suvivors — a literal sea of purple around the track. At about 9 p.m., a solemn Luminaria Ceremony was held to honor cancer survivors and remember those lost to the disease.
The event was preceded by a survivor’s reception.
Pictured: The Relay for Life of Pensacola Friday night at Washington High School. Photos by Keith Garrison for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “Sea Of Purple: Pensacola Relays For Cancer”
Bottom left ! I was glad to be there and help with the lighting of the Luminaries. And to help spell out cure and hope out on the bleachers.