WASHINGTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE, FRIDAY

Ed Pothul October 10, 2014

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Tonight hundreds of local citizens will gather at Firemen’s Park to honor the survivors and remember those who lost their battles with Cancer.

The 2014 Washington County Relay for Life gets underway at 6:00 p.m. at Firemen’s Park, with the proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Washington Co. Relay for Life receives a proclamation from the City of Brenham at Thursday's meeting.

This year’s theme is “Hunt for a Cure” and includes the emotional “Survivor’s Lap”.

Relay for Life organizer Holly Johnson says the best part of helping put this event together is working with the survivors…

The event also includes the Luminaria Ceremony, games, food and music, as well as a Miss-ter Contest, where men are made-up to look like beauty contestants.

The Relay for Life used to be an all-night affair, lasting 12 hours. But several years ago it was shortened to six hours—from 6:00-to-midnight.

Johnson says this shorter event runs much smoother an actually raises more money…

The local even has been honored numerous times as one of the largest Relay for Life fundraisers in the State of Texas.

Trailboss Troy and Kelly Outlaw from the KTEX-106 Morning Express will be broadcast live Friday Night from the KTEX Country Cruiser.