Though the collections are still coming in and the exact ranking won’t be known until late August, one thing is for sure: Plant City Relay for Life is back in the top ten out of 350 events in Florida. The 2014 event ranked 11th. Years before it had climbed to second in the state. “We […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Comedy for a Cure
Comedy for a Cure, sponsored by the Tooth Caboose and hosted at First Baptist Church of Midway, was held Friday, March 27, to raise money for Relay for Life. First, guests had time to socialize and make donations through the purchase of concessions, t-shirts and luminarias. But the highlight of the evening was a comedic […]
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The lights fell. The music started. Dana Carpenter’s phone died. She didn’t think much of it as Alabama took the stage. The memories were in the packed stadium of the Florida Strawberry Festival, and not on some lighted, plastic screen. And her 11-year-old daughter, Megan, was under good care. Her older brother, Chad was watching […]
Continue ReadingRelay for Life hosts first tea party
Plant City Relay for Life will host its first tea party Saturday, Feb. 21, as a fundraiser for teams who will participate in this year’s relay. Tickets will go on sale Jan. 5. “I know everyone loves the idea of high tea, so I figured it would make an excellent fundraiser,” said Janice Perkins, fundraising […]
Continue ReadingPlant City 5-year-old beats cancer
If one thing is true about Ava Raab, she’s certainly not shy. Sitting at a picnic table at the Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival, the vivacious 5-year-old munches on some chicken and recounts the amazing story of how she broke her arm over spring break. “A bear came up, so I kicked him, and he flew […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Relay for Life plans wrap-up parties
The wrap-up party for all teams will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. Arrive at 5 p.m. to help set up if you are able. Bring your favorite dessert to share. The committee wrap-up party will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, May […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life Kickoff
The annual Relay for Life Plant City Kickoff Party called for some musical flair on Sept. 30. This year’s theme is “Curing Cancer is Music to our Ears.” Teams who attended were able to pick which musical would represent their team. Teams and sponsors were also able to meet this year’s honorary survivor, Joy Neely, […]
Continue ReadingRelay for Life quilt warms family’s hearts
When Sarah Wheeler was walking a lap with her mother, Charlene, and a family friend at this year’s Relay for Life, they spotted a sign for a quilt raffle. Sarah, a self-described country girl, always wanted a handmade quilt. So, the trio went over to enter the raffle, a benefit for the St. Peter’s Episcopal […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay closing ceremony
Participants of Relay for Life walked 18 hours around the track at Plant City High School. When the sun rose, they were no doubt tired. But not tired enough to do a victory lap and listen to a 13-school children’s chorus. The crowd released 100 biodegradable balloons into the air in honor of Relay’s 100th […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay activities
Throughout last night, fundraisers were walking around Plant City High School’s track in support of Relay for Life. But inside the track on the field, there were lots of activities going on as well. Children got their nails and make up done at Plant City High’s cosmetology fairy princess booth. The Strawberry Queen and her […]
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