![From left: Peter Campos (PJ the DJ, who has participated for 19 years and this year pledged $550 to make Relay for Life reach its goal.) Survivor Chair Joyce Graves, Sponsorship Chair Linda Sheldon, Event Chair Melinda Russell in front of the McKinley County Courthouse Square during the 2019 Relay for Life event. Photo Credit: Eileen D’Orazio](/images/resized/images/news/2016/221_jul04/30_100_100.jpg)
Going Wild For A Cure meets its goal
Marking year 20, Relay for Life for Gallup McKinley County 2019 drew hundreds of people to remember those taken by cancer and help celebrate survivors. The two-day event was held at the McKinley County Courthouse Square in Gallup June 21 and 22. The occasion was filled with activities, games, and special guests. Included were a scavenger hunt, Zumba, an auction, and raffles with a number of prizes including a Jeep Cherokee, two first-class, round trip tickets to anywhere in the world, or $5,000.
As part of the Relay for Life effort to focus awareness on cancer, fundraising teams are formed. Some of them have colorful names like Guys and Dolls...