The Ellis County Press: Relay for the Cure raises nearly $70k

Relay for the Cure raises nearly $70k
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Editor on 05/07/2010 09:42:00


TIA MOGGED
_The Ellis County Press_
More than 600 participated in the Relay for the Cure held at the Texas Motorplex
in Ennis. Christen Vick, school board member for Palmer Independent School
District, walked 46 miles during the event which lasted from 6 p.m. Friday,
April 30 - 6 a.m. Saturday, May 1. The luminaria ceremony is an opportunity for
people to come together and remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those
who have won their battle. The event raised $69,742.92 with more than 50 teams
participating.