Events and Activities : American Cancer Society, Benton County Relay For Life Entertainment Schedule

     The Benton County Relay for Life event takes place tomorrow night at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School track (Karr Field). Below is a shedule of events and entertainment.

6:00 pm – Billy Murray Band - Registration Begins  (may register anytime during event, no fee)

7:00 – Opening Ceremony

Welcome by Vinton Mayor

                Prayer – David Gates

Flags

                National Anthem – Jon DeGraff

Survivor Celebration

                                Survivor Story – Lori Ferguson

Survivor Victory Lap

                                Survivor and Caregiver Lap

8:00 – Vinton Community Band

8:30 – Caregiver Speakers – Rev. and Sandra Lingard

8:40 – Music by Gene Spicer & Rachel Kramer

8:50 – Sponsor Recognition Lap

8:55 – Jon DeGraff, music

9:00 – Luminaria Ceremony   (honor survivors and those who have lost their battle with cancer)

Names are Read

                Gina Lahue Sing

Lori Ferguson Sing

9:30 – Caregiver Speech – Rebecca Weber

                Announce Silent Auction winners (must be present to win)

10:30 - Fight Back Ceremony

11:30 – Closing, Candle Service Ceremony

During evening  - Theme Laps, with music – Items available for $1 (or smaller donation for children)

                                                Tropical – Hawaiin – Leis

                                                Patriotic – Red, White, Blue - Small Flags

                                                Western – Cowboy – Bandanas

                                                Mardi Gras – Beads

                Silent Auction Items Donated by area businesses and individuals

                Balloon Lady makes  Free  balloon creations

                Music  and Cancer Trivia Throughout the evening

                Concessions   +   Ice Cream, Root Beer Floats