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BY W. MICHAEL MAHONEY
Rappahannock News Contributing
Writer
Planning for Rappahannock County’s Year 2000 Relay For Life got underway with an enthusiastic start at the Washington Fire Hall on Feb. 2. The meeting began with a presentation of awards by Ms. Jane Johnson, the Regional Coordinator for the American Cancer Society.
Ms. Johnson presented both a trophy and a banner to Mrs. Ester Settle, who received them on behalf of all who contributed to last’s years outstanding accomplishment.
The 1999 Relay, the first to be held here in the county, raised more money per capita than any other relay in the Mid-Atlantic regions and was seventh in fund raising in the entire country.
Mrs. Settle said that she would arrange for the trophy to be displayed publicly, possibly at the Rappahannock Library.
Following the presentations, Mrs. Settle introduced Mr. Ben Atkins, her CoCoordinator for this year’s Relay. Mr. Atkins’ remarks began with a heartfelt story of his family’s involvement with cancer. His father died of cancer just about two years ago and his mother is a cancer survivor.
He said that he is working for the relay both for his family and for all others whom cancer has touched. Mr. Atkins
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