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
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 […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Relay for Life plans wrap-up parties
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 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life Kickoff
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, […]
Continue ReadingRelay for Life quilt warms family’s hearts
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 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay closing ceremony
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 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay activities
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 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay’s first laps
Survivors were urged to take the first lap at last night’s Relay for Life. Led by the Strawberry Queen and her court, the survivors walked with dignity around Plant City High School’s track. During the second lap, caregivers joined their survivors. In the third lap, everyone joined in to support those who have battled cancer […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life opening ceremony
The many participants at this weekend’s Relay for Life proved that “curing cancer is sweet.” The most current amount raised by the 72 teams is $230,000. But it’s not the final total. The goal for this year is $275,000. The opening ceremonies kicked off at 6 p.m. yesterday. Event organizers spoke and asked the survivors, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City laces up for 2013 Relay for Life
It’s time again for Plant City’s annual Relay for Life. The event will take place April 19 to 20, at Plant City High School. Kicking off at 6 p.m., participants will walk late into the night and into the morning in support of those who are battling or have battled cancer. Last year, Plant City […]
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