Another successful Douglas County Relay for Life event took place Friday night in Alexandria. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees, participants were encouraged to drink plenty of water and take a break when needed. The annual event, held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, has brought in nearly $124,000 so far, according to the Douglas County Relay for Life website. The top team, once again, was Alexandria Industries, which raised $71,685. Watch Wednesday's Echo Press for more on this year's event.
1/Participants at this year's Relay for Life, which took place Friday, July 13 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, stop at the registration table before joining in the festivities. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
2/Chelsea Lee, one of the emcees for the Relay for Life of Douglas County, sang the National Anthem at the opening ceremonies. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
3/Proud parents Chad and Pam Molden of Alexandria take pictures and video their son Josh Molden, who was one of the honorary survivors at this year's Relay for Life. Molden shared his story at the event, which took place Friday, July 13. Josh and Pam are both cancer survivors. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
4/Balloons were released in honor of the cancer survivors and in memory of those who have lost their battle with cancer at the Friday night Relay for Life. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
