RELAY FOR LIFE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER - Looking Back: Victories And Losses Over The Years, Event Changed 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
"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"