RELAY FOR LIFE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER - Looking Back: Victories And Losses Over The Years, Event Changed To Pleasant Hill School

(06/27/2015)
CALHOUN'S RELAY FOR LIFE SATURDAY MOVED TO PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL

Few Calhoun families have not been affected by the disease of cancer, some of them surviving, some of them not.

Calhoun's Relay for Life honors them Saturday.

The late Harry Siers' voice rang loudly selling hot
dogs with his hot dog helpers, always bringing a smile

Pastor Rick Swearingen clowns for the
camera, a two-fisted dog 'n' burger eater

Walking the walk, the late Katheryn
Burrows (left) and the late Elva Yoak

Calhoun's Relay for Life has become a beacon of hope and support for community members who have been struck by cancer.

The Herald's coverage of the event over several years has witnessed the struggles of personal battles against the dread disease, while seeing a uplifting and joyful spirit to overcome and survive.

Here are some recollections of those who have been victorious and some who had to surrender to the disease.

Relay's woman-less beauty pageants brought out the crowds

Walking The Walk - 2006 Relay For Life

"Curvaceous Cher" Declared No. 1 - Winners Judiciously Selected

Buck Family Walks For Survivors & Caregivers

The Pig Got Kissed - Saturday's Relay For Life Events

Relay For Life 2005 - A Hopeful And Joyous Affair

Relay Brings Hope To Cancer Survivors

Relay For Life Brings Community Together

Relay Is A Celebration Of Life - Entertainment Schedule Announced, Moved To Calhoun High Because Of Weather

"Full Of Life" Event Fights Cancer

Relay For Life Scrapbook - Photos From 2001 Event

Hundreds Celebrate Survival, Others Remember The Toll

A Tribute To Cancer Survivors And Victims

"Hot Dogs, Hot Dogs" - Lots Of Other Stuff, Town-Wide Yard Sale

Calhoun Survivors 'Fight The Fight'

A Powerful Battle Against Cancer - Relay For Life 2001

A Hoot 'N' Holler Womanless Pageant - "Girls" Just Wanna Have Fun, Memorable Photo Experience

"Queen Queenie" Crowned At Woman-Less Pageant - Event Raised Over $1000 For Cancer Society

Curvy Curtina Is New "Miss Queenie Weenie 2002" - CM-HS Packed For Woman-less Pageant

Relay's Luminarias Of Remembrance - "You Could Hear Harry's Cheerful Voice"