The event was held at Plant City High School on April 21, 2017
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Relaying for a Cure: Relay for Life of Plant City set for April 21
The 2017 Relay for Life of Plant City will be held Friday, April 21.
Continue ReadingFighting Her Fate: Meet the 2017 Plant City Relay for Life Honorary Survivor
Two years ago, Jodi Stevens felt a lump in her breast. This year, she’s the honorary survivor at the 2017 Plant City Relay for Life.
Continue ReadingRunning Against Cancer: Bailey Elementary teacher to run New York City Marathon
Bailey Elementary teacher Aviva Baker will run the New York City Marathon in November, with each mile dedicated to someone fighting cancer.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Relay for Life Kick Off Party 2016-17
Plant City Relay for Life was number one out of 28 teams from Hillsborough and Polk counties in fundraising for 2016.
Continue ReadingQuite A Ride: Meet the 2016 Relay for Life Honorary Survivor
After battling cancer last year, a beloved Area 6 bus driver has been chosen as this year’s Relay for Life honorary survivor.
Continue ReadingRelay for Life seeking tea party sponsor
Relay for Life Plant City is set to host its second annual Tea Party fundraiser, and just need to find a sponsor. The event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, is looking for a sponsor to contribute $250 to the event. The fee will cover five tickets to the event, and the business will […]
Continue ReadingRelay for Life back in top ten
Though the collections are still coming in and the exact ranking won’t be known until late August, one thing is for sure: Plant City Relay for Life is back in the top ten out of 350 events in Florida. The 2014 event ranked 11th. Years before it had climbed to second in the state. “We […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Comedy for a Cure
Comedy for a Cure, sponsored by the Tooth Caboose and hosted at First Baptist Church of Midway, was held Friday, March 27, to raise money for Relay for Life. First, guests had time to socialize and make donations through the purchase of concessions, t-shirts and luminarias. But the highlight of the evening was a comedic […]
Continue ReadingAngels Among Us
The lights fell. The music started. Dana Carpenter’s phone died. She didn’t think much of it as Alabama took the stage. The memories were in the packed stadium of the Florida Strawberry Festival, and not on some lighted, plastic screen. And her 11-year-old daughter, Megan, was under good care. Her older brother, Chad was watching […]
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