Rockin' & Rollin' for a Cure

Relay for Life in Haywood County began in 1997. Nancy Cates was the first Chairperson of the event. This year the event will celebrate 15 years of raising money to fund cancer research and will be held Friday, June 17, beginning at 5 p.m., at the football field in Brownsville. This year's theme is Rockin' and  Rollin' for a Cure.

Among the many activities taking place will be the recognition of all the chairpersons over the last 15 years. Heading this effort is this year’s co-chairs Carolyn Flagg and Alan Callery. Flagg herself has served as a co-chair since 2006. She and Callery have served together since 2008.

Another landmark for this year’s event is the participation of 41 teams. “That’s the most we’ve had,” according to Flagg. She hopes to raise $100,000 through this year’s efforts.

Insouth Bank is one of those teams who have been on board since the beginning. Callery is proud of the banks involvement. “It gives our employees an opportunity to give back to the community.”

The event will officially begin on Thursday, June 16, during the Survivor’s Luncheon. Survivors and caregivers are invited to Brownsville Baptist Church gym at 11:30 a.m., for a special lunch. Note the new location this year. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Flagg at 731-772-0425.

Friday night’s activities will also include many local and regional entertainers, a Survivors Walk and a special Luminary Ceremony, plus lots of fun and games on the field.

The entire community is invited to come out for the fun and to participate in helping to find a cure for cancer.