Squaring off against cancer Over 100 cancer survivors, caregivers and family members came together on June 17 in order to participate in Cornwall’s first Relay for Life. The event featured several activities and took place in Lamoureux Park, where residents made laps around well into the early hours of the morning. “Relay for Life is the Canadian Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser,” explained Byron James, senior manager with the Canadian Cancer Society of Eastern Ontario. “We never had a Relay for Life in Cornwall, so we thought we’d host one. Everything is pointing to a second edition next year.” An array of activities took place within the 12 hours. At midnight, organizers held glow run, where glow in the dark paint was thrown on runners in a friendly manner. Volunteer Debra Flynn, volunteer Lorraine Sharron, Sophie Lornet, a survivor and volunteer Debra-Lynn Bellefeuille, survivor Pattie Smith, and volunteer Michelin Jean all took part in the event. — photo Francis Racine
DonovanThompson (Shatekaronhioton) and Corey Fox (Tehonciehtaronweh) from the Mohawk reservation, both displayed traditional songs prior to the start of the Relay for Life. — photo Francis Racine
Four cancer survivors spearheaded the initial lap of the Relay for Life; Gerry Dion, Alaya Riley, Michelle Lewis-Crowder and Larry Sharron. — photo Francis Racine
Le Journal, Cornwall
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Le mercredi 22 juin 2016
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