Luminaria Ceremony Honors Cancer Survivors, Those Who Have Lost The Battle

A special luminaria ceremony held during the MonDak Relay For Life on Friday, July 22 remembers those lost to cancer and honors those who have survived. Luminaria candles will be lit at the Richland County Fairgrounds at 9:30 p.m.

Anyone desiring to purchase a luminaria may do so by contacting any Relay team member or by calling Toni Zieske at 488-2595. Luminaria bags are available for a donation of $10. All funds raised through these sales support the programs and services of the American Cancer Society.

“It will be beautiful when all of the luminaria bags with candles are illuminated around the track,” said April Boehler, Relay For Life co-chair. “It is a very special and unique way to honor cancer survivors and remember those lost to this disease.”

Relay For Life brings numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer together for a unified effort to fight back. Former and current cancer patients, their families, businesses, civic organizations and the public are invited to take part in this exciting team event. The “celebration of life” takes place Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, July 23 at 7 a.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds.

Relay For Life is a family-oriented event where participants enjoy the camaraderie of a team and also raise funds to support the activities of the American Cancer Society. Participants camp out at the Relay site, and when they are not taking their turn walking or running, they take part in fun activities and enjoy local entertainment.

Cancer survivors will kick off the Relay For Life event at 7 p.m. with the first official lap; then the rest of the participants join the fun. Information about purchasing luminaria, forming a team, or walking in the Survivor’s Lap is available by contacting April Boehler at 406-489-6918 or Toni Zieske at 406-488-2595, or visit the MonDak Relay For Life website at http://www.mondakrelayforlife.org. You can also find MonDak Relay For Life on Facebook.