Northern Carleton’s Relay For Life
Northern Carleton’s Relay teams
weren’t about to let the weather rain on
their parade.
“The question was asked early Saturday
morning if we should move the relay
inside,” said Relay co-chair Bobbi Dyer,
“but cancer does not give breaks so why
should we? Not one team was willing to
go inside. The weather conditions were
not in our favour but the event still turned
out to be great!”
The Relay began at 7 p.m. at the
Florenceville Middle School on June
5 despite the downpour and lasted
until 3:30 a.m. when participants had
to go home because of lightening.
Dyer, who led the planning along with
co-chair Kelly Dugan, called the experience
“absolutely amazing.”
“The teams had great spirit and determination
even through the difficult
weather conditions,” she said.
Jared Brooks, captain of Carleton
North High School’s senior hockey team,
said that the team chose to participate
because the relay not only raises money
for research, but gives people hope.
“The best part was seeing the track
filled at all times,” Brooks said. “There
was always someone walking and it was
good to see their support. The relay gives
people hope for a cure.”
Team member Jeremy Kilfoil said the
relay was “a great opportunity togive back
to the community that is so generous in
sponsoring our team.”
The community’s generosity was apparent
with more than 1,200 luminaries
sold in memory of loved ones.
In total the Northern Carleton Relay
for Life event raised $55,028 for cancer research.  Bugle-Observer June 8/10