6-23-10 —     It's hard to find anyone today whose lives have not been touched by  

cancer. The battle with this deadly disease is all around us.

    The local community will be able to join the fight on Friday, June  

18 as part of Wayne County's Relay for Life. It is set to begin at  

Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park at 6 p.m. and will continue  

until 7 a.m. Saturday, June 19.

    Teams of walkers will take turns walking or running around the track  

in this non-competitive event. There will be a variety of events  

throughout the evening, including a special luminaria ceremony to  

remember those who have been affected by cancer.

    Candles will be lit in memory or honor of cancer patients and placed  

around the perimeter of the track. Luminarias can be purchased for a  

minimum contribution of $5. The luminaria ceremony will be held at  

approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday night.

    Friday's events will begin with the Bell Tones performing at 6 p.m.  

At 7 p.m. the Relay for Life official kickoff is set to begin,  

featuring the survivor's lap.