Hundreds brave storms at Relay

Lewiston Porter Sentinel, June 16, 2007

Beset by high winds and heavy rains, the Lewiston-Niagara Relay for Life opened for its 10th annual run last Friday to a somewhat smaller, but none-the-less enthusiastic and dedicated group of participants at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston. “I know we all had our challenges this year with a new venue, but you all pulled through and put on a great event,” said Cindy Burger, community executive for the American Cancer Society. She reported the Relay’s total at $75,000 as of Monday – short of the organizers’ stated goal of $100,000, but the planned summer fundraisers “will surely bring us closer to our goal.” In the photos, participants join in the leadoff Survivor’s Walk on the Academy Park grounds. Honorary Relay Survivor Jennepher Fink accepts hugs as she completes her walk around the park. (by Terry Duffy; Ric Berg photos)