Relay for Life Off to Blue Sky Start

The 2021 Effingham County Relay for Life got off to a blue sky start Friday evening, even with the threat of a rainy weekend in the offing.

Relay for Life made a return after being shut down by COVID-19 last year, with the exception of a drive-thru luminaria event.

The 5-10 pm time period Friday was the start of building Relay back to what's been in past years, while keeping things like social distancing in mind. 

Wayne got us some photos from the Opening Ceremony at Relay...

Scott Repking was this year's Survivor Speaker

A color guard made up of members of American Legion Post #120, VFW Post #1769, and DAV Chapter #7 are always at the ready to help

Jenna Kremer and Isabel Lee presented our National Anthem

Patti Chapman of Crossroots Church opened the gathering in prayer

Some of those gathering early for Relay

A reminder of the silent auction, with more than 200 items available. Go to www.32auctions.com/effcorfl2021 to place your bid. The auction continues until Wednesday, July 14.