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Bastrop County Relay For Life 2002 - Page 2 The purpose of the Relay for Life is to celebrate survivorship. It is a team event to fight cancer! This year it was held April 19 and 20 at Bastrop High School's Erhard Field. This is the 5th annual celebration and remembrance. This event is made up entirely of volunteers and benefits the American Cancer Society and the Bastrop unit. There is walking, running, camping out, games, and entertainment-but mostly it is to honor the survivors of cancer and remember those who have lost their fight with cancer. Money raised goes to cancer research.
Some of the walkers at the Relay for Life.
One of the teams was from the Smithville Regional Hospital.
Closing Ceremony on Saturday morning honored volunteers and participating teams. An estimated $86,000 was raised to fight Cancer in this year's Relay for Life.
Some of the estimated 5800 luminaries that circle the entire football field. During the luminary ceremony, the lights at the football field are turned off and candles are lit in each luminary. Each luminary is a memorial or honors a survivor and helps raise funds in the fight against cancer. It takes many groups, individuals, special sponsors and organizations working together to raise the dollars needed in the fight against cancer!
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