Relay makes over $44,000
<p>The team from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church circles the track at last Friday's Relay for Life cancer research fundraiser in Ronan. From left to right are Julie Bauer (in green hat), Alisha Jore, Elizabeth Jore, Carole Olson (in blue crown), Brian Jore and McKenna Sampson, with Tegan Bauer and Kristin Young leading the way.</p>
<p>Louise and Walter Schock of St. Ignatius join hands as they walk the survivor’s lap at the start of last Friday’s Relay for Life in Ronan. Louise overcame breast cancer 41 years ago, and has participated in the relay for many years.</p>
<p>Karen Williams of Arlee completes the survivor’s lap with some help from her daughter, Rose Coates. Williams survived a bout of breast cancer 13 years ago, and is another perennial participant at the Lake County relay.</p>
RONAN — Over $44,000 was raised to fund cancer research at this year’s Lake County Relay for Life, held at Ronan High School last Friday night. The robust show of monetary support from the event was generated by 113 participants from 15 different teams and their various sponsors. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and support their efforts to find a cure for the disease.
“It’s a wonderful event,” said Mission’s Louise Schock, a cancer survivor of 41 years.
“They need much more research,” Schock added.
Joyce Kackmann, one of the chief organizers of the event, said that the far-reaching impact of cancer brings many different people together for a common cause.
“Most of us have been touched personally by cancer at some point in some way or another. This event offers the whole community an opportunity to remember those lost to this horrible disease and to celebrate those who have battled it and won,” Kackmann said.
Martin Bishop raised the most money individually, netting $1,900. Meanwhile, St. Luke Community Healthcare led all teams with $9,776.95 raised.