Relay For Life at West Valley High School was a huge success on Saturday (June 24). People came out in droves with the spirit of celebrating life and honoring those we have lost to the battle of cancer. It isn't easy losing someone to such a thing.
With hundreds cheering and applauding, Yakima's Relay for Life celebration got underway Saturday at Franklin Park with local cancer survivors taking the first lap.
The annual fundraising event began under bright blue skies and temperatures in the 70s -- perfect conditions for the 24-hour walk around the Franklin track that concludes at noon Sunday...
As my kids and I do every year, we had a great time at Relay for Life in West Valley over the weekend. Here's what it looked like to go around the track in fast-forward -- and here are a few photos from the event.
Relay for Life -- which has become an annual tradition for the Yakima Valley -- returns June 20-21 at a new location: the West Valley High School track. It will still be the same, fun event, though.
It's a paws for a cause, get it?
Bark For Life of Yakima
A Canine Event To Fight Cancer
Saturday, Sept. 20
9 a.m.-noon
Randall Park in Yakima
Register online at http://relayforlife.org/barkyakimawa
Questions? Call the Yakima Valley Veterinary Clinic at 509-453-7161 or email Wendee Bodnar or Julie Steffens...
The Relay for Life saw a lot of teams and individuals walking — and sometimes jogging — for a great cause. One annual tradition is to see the Yakima Fire Department walking in their full set-up.
This weekend is annual Relay for Life at Franklin Park. Globally, it's one of the world's largest fundraisers for cancer and cancer awareness. We asked what it means to be a part of this. Here are some of the responses.