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Relay for Life

Relay for Life back in top ten

July 24, 2015 By Abby Baker

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 […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Comedy for a Cure

March 27, 2015 By Catherine Sinclair

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 […]

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Angels Among Us

March 20, 2015 By Amber Jurgensen

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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Relay for Life hosts first tea party

January 2, 2015 By Catherine Sinclair

Plant City Relay for Life will host its first tea party Saturday, Feb. 21, as a fundraiser for teams who will participate in this year’s relay. Tickets will go on sale Jan. 5. “I know everyone loves the idea of high tea, so I figured it would make an excellent fundraiser,” said Janice Perkins, fundraising […]

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Plant City 5-year-old beats cancer

May 1, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

If one thing is true about Ava Raab, she’s certainly not shy. Sitting at a picnic table at the Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival, the vivacious 5-year-old munches on some chicken and recounts the amazing story of how she broke her arm over spring break. “A bear came up, so I kicked him, and he flew […]

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Plant City Relay for Life plans wrap-up parties

May 1, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

The wrap-up party for all teams will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. Arrive at 5 p.m. to help set up if you are able. Bring your favorite dessert to share.  The committee wrap-up party will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, May […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life Kickoff

September 30, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

The annual Relay for Life Plant City Kickoff Party called for some musical flair on Sept. 30. This year’s theme is “Curing Cancer is Music to our Ears.” Teams who attended were able to pick which musical would represent their team. Teams and sponsors were also able to meet this year’s honorary survivor, Joy Neely, […]

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Relay for Life quilt warms family’€™s hearts

May 9, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

When Sarah Wheeler was walking a lap with her mother, Charlene, and a family friend at this year’s Relay for Life, they spotted a sign for a quilt raffle. Sarah, a self-described country girl, always wanted a handmade quilt. So, the trio went over to enter the raffle, a benefit for the St. Peter’s Episcopal […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay closing ceremony

April 20, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

Participants of Relay for Life walked 18 hours around the track at Plant City High School. When the sun rose, they were no doubt tired. But not tired enough to do a victory lap and listen to a 13-school children’s chorus. The crowd released 100 biodegradable balloons into the air in honor of Relay’s 100th […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay activities

April 20, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

Throughout last night, fundraisers were walking around Plant City High School’s track in support of Relay for Life. But inside the track on the field, there were lots of activities going on as well. Children got their nails and make up done at Plant City High’s cosmetology fairy princess booth. The Strawberry Queen and her […]

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