Relay for Life Reaches Goal

The Relay for Life kicked off today at the Sports Park at 10 am and supporters reported that they had met their fund raising goal for the event – 28 teams with 196 participants raised over $55,000.

The top teams were –

· Peppino’s Family Gina’s Team - $18,025

· Cross Fit Forest - $12,040

· Blytheco Cancer Bashers - $9,025

The top individuals were

· Cheryl Bartetzko - $1,884 (see picture)

· Sally Brown - $1,530

· Stephen Blythe - $1,500

Among the event sponsors were

· Peppinos Italian Family Restaurants

· Blytheco

· OC Fair

· City of Lake Forest

· Townzilla

· Al Catering and Events

· Curtis Group Real Estate

· Tim Morisette First Team Real Estate

· Cox Business

· Nekter Juice Bar

· Premier Jewelry

· To Honor Radi King

· Century Business Solutions

· Prominence Hotel and Suites

· Councilman Adam Nick

· Crossfit Forest

· Mark A Smith & Associates

· Studykik

· Walmart

More than 100 people were there for the opening ceremonies, and the 80 degree heat didn’t dampen their good spirits. Councilman Adam Nick (see picture) was there along with former Councilman Mark Tettemer and his wife.

This is the 10th annual Lake Forest event designed to raise funds for cancer research and programs, and to provide support to people with cancer and their families, and to remember the struggles of those who are no longer with us. Similar events took place across the nation with over 4 million people participating.

The program is a 24 hour event so there is plenty of time to stop by. There is a kid zone, face painting, live bands, and plenty of food. The Luminaria will take place at 9 pm and the closing ceremonies will take place at 9:30 am tomorrow.

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