Beginning at top left and moving clockwise, Trish Miller addressed the crowd during Friday night’s special Relay for Life event held during the Clinton County vs. Glasgow basketball game. Tonda Thompson was recognized as one of several cancer survivors by Relay Chairperson Lorie Dalton as she made her way past the C.C.H.S. Cheerleaders who were wearing pink uniforms for the ceremony. Tonya Thrasher greeted visitors at a booth for the Youth Services Center, KY-ASAP, Clinton Health Department, Clinton Extension Office and the Yen Club to bring awareness for smoke free environments and healthy choices for the people in Clinton County. Several cancer survivors were on hand for the ceremony. As has been the case for several years, game officials use pink whistles during February basketball games (official Scot Daniels is shown), in recognition of the need to find a cure for cancer, donating a portion of their fees to cancer research.

Last week the Albany/Clinton County chapter of the Relay for Life was named in the Top 10 counties in the region per capita for raising the most money during the year 2013.

On Friday night, the Albany/Clinton County Relay for Life took its message to the Clinton County High School and had a small ceremony during halftime of the boys’ varsity game to honor those who have fought the good fight against cancer, as well as those who have passed away due to cancer.

Albany/Clinton County Relay for Life Spokesperson Trisha Miller took over the PA system and with the help of the Clinton County Cheerlearders, honored survivors who were present during Friday night’s game against Glasgow.

Not only did Miller announce the survivors, she also related the crowd to cancer by asking how many people had been affected by cancer in some way. By the time she was done, nearly everyone in the gym had stood on their feet to acknowledge the fact cancer has affected them in some form.

During both games, in the lobby of The Castle, tables were set up for a silent auction with donated items in order to raise money and awareness for the Relay for Life.

Miller said overall, the Relay for Life took in a little less than $900, ($888.81) on the night.

Friday night’s donations were the silent auction, $217.00, and a collection was taken up during the second half of the boys’ varsity game, netting $671.81.