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By Bette Mahoney
Rappahannock News Writer
Cool temperatures and rainy skies did not prevent Rappahannock’s annual Relay for Life which took place as scheduled last Friday evening through Saturday morning at the Elementary School. The off and on again rain stopped long enough for participants to set up their tents and equipment, and then for the opening ceremonies and survivors’ walk; and again later for a choral recital and the luminary ceremony.
The rain did prevent the High School Band from playing outside as originally planned but they gave a rousing opening concert in the school auditorium instead. Also, the picnic, the midnight pizza feast, and Saturday’s breakfast were held in the school cafeteria. But the rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the walkers, many of whom carried umbrellas or wore ponchos, and many of whom just got wet.
Opening ceremonies began outside the Elementary School with Jeff Light singing the Star Spangled Banner. Chairman Ben Atkins introduced the Relay chairs, and team captains, and then Rev. Phillip Bailey delivered a prayer of gratitude for God’s blessings and for the occasion and participants.
Master of Ceremonies Cheri Woodward took over and introduced the members of the Rappahannock County Board of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Werner Krebser gave a brief talk on the good things about being a cancer survivor. Cancer survivors were honored by name and given medals. The survivors began the Relay by walking the first lap, releasing purple balloons as they completed the circuit.
The Relay then continued with some participants walking the track and others picnicking inside the Elementary School. Towards dark, the rain stopped and the luminaries in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of cancer victims were placed around the track. The luminaries were lit with a
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