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Greater Escambia Relay For Life At Tate High Surpasses Goal
April 27, 2014
The Greater Escambia Relay for Life ended early Saturday morning at Tate High School with a celebration — the event surpassed its goal by raising more than $79,000.
“I extend my sincere thanks to our community, businesses, teams, and survivors for the outstanding work and support you gave Relay this year,” said Pat Clements, event chair. Clements said she was moved by other moments during the Relay for Life.
“There were moments that made my heart stop for a bit: a young child buying a luminaria, a survivor saying: ‘I’m cancer free’. ‘I learned I have cancer and the treatments are better now’, and another with a smile ‘I’m here again’,” she said. “This is why I Relay.”
There was no rest for the weary as the 12-hour event came to a close Saturday morning — organizers were already looking forward to the 2015 Greater Escambia Relay for Life at Tate High School. The date will be announced soon.
For an earlier story and photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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