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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 28, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life
The Sarasota Teens With A Dream team continued to run their laps even during the downpour, Saturday, April 28, during the 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota.
The Sarasota Teens With A Dream team continued to run their laps even during the downpour, Saturday, April 28, during the 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota.
Frank and Pat Augustitus are both cancer survivors and were walking with the BB&T team in the 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota.
Frank and Pat Augustitus are both cancer survivors and were walking with the BB&T team in the 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota.
Event Chair Susan Damico, MC Ed DeMarco and Toska Strong
Event Chair Susan Damico, MC Ed DeMarco and Toska Strong
Briana Easter, 15, Katy Mixon, 16, and Allison Schnathman, 16, of Riverview Students Against Cancer.
Briana Easter, 15, Katy Mixon, 16, and Allison Schnathman, 16, of Riverview Students Against Cancer.
Deborah Gibson with Lisa Coddington and her daughter, Rhiannon, 11, walk the track for T.J. Maxx.
Deborah Gibson with Lisa Coddington and her daughter, Rhiannon, 11, walk the track for T.J. Maxx.
Sawyer Gray, 5, and his cousin, Austin Gray, 5, pose next to the luminary that was put out in honor of their Papa.
Sawyer Gray, 5, and his cousin, Austin Gray, 5, pose next to the luminary that was put out in honor of their Papa.
Nancy Jones and Lisa Bauer of BB&T during the “Crazy Hat Lap”.
Nancy Jones and Lisa Bauer of BB&T during the “Crazy Hat Lap”.
One of the many touching luminaries that were along the track at Sarasota High School.
One of the many touching luminaries that were along the track at Sarasota High School.
A grouping of luminaries line the track at Sarasota High School.
A grouping of luminaries line the track at Sarasota High School.
Ed Meyer, Riley Sheehan and Kristin Meyer pose in front of the banner they made for their team “FOR GRANDMA” who passed away April, 12. “We had really hoped she would be here for this event,” said Sheehan.
Ed Meyer, Riley Sheehan and Kristin Meyer pose in front of the banner they made for their team “FOR GRANDMA” who passed away April, 12. “We had really hoped she would be here for this event,” said Sheehan.
Susan Mitloff walked with a photo of herself with her brother, Jared Jossem, who passed away from cancer 9-years-ago.
Susan Mitloff walked with a photo of herself with her brother, Jared Jossem, who passed away from cancer 9-years-ago.
Meera Nair, 9, and Kiran Kadiyala, 9, performed a traditional Indian dance, Saturday, April 28. The girls are students at the SaiNritya Dance Group.
Meera Nair, 9, and Kiran Kadiyala, 9, performed a traditional Indian dance, Saturday, April 28. The girls are students at the SaiNritya Dance Group.
Carrie Ottlinghaus with her daughter, Samantha, 11.
Carrie Ottlinghaus with her daughter, Samantha, 11.
The 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota had 653 participants, 40 teams and raised $103,142.
The 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota had 653 participants, 40 teams and raised $103,142.
Catherine Palmer, 15, makes some cotton candy.
Catherine Palmer, 15, makes some cotton candy.
India Pawlowska, 16, and Sabrina Charlotte, 15, were put in “jail”, a fundraiser run by the Brookside United Team 1. In order to get out of jail they had to have someone bail them out for $3.
India Pawlowska, 16, and Sabrina Charlotte, 15, were put in “jail”, a fundraiser run by the Brookside United Team 1. In order to get out of jail they had to have someone bail them out for $3.
Participants run out in the rain in an attempt to save the luminaries that were to be lit to say “HOPE” in the stands.
Participants run out in the rain in an attempt to save the luminaries that were to be lit to say “HOPE” in the stands.
Kids have fun playing volleyball after a rainstorm, Saturday, April 28, during Relay for Life on the Sarasota High School football field.
Kids have fun playing volleyball after a rainstorm, Saturday, April 28, during Relay for Life on the Sarasota High School football field.
Paul Zatz and Mark Boyer pose with the shark Boyer created for the Zuper Zatz team, which was the top team raising $19,635.
Paul Zatz and Mark Boyer pose with the shark Boyer created for the Zuper Zatz team, which was the top team raising $19,635.
Cary and Marie Zolot walk with their teammate Doris Deccelle, Saturday, April 28.
Cary and Marie Zolot walk with their teammate Doris Deccelle, Saturday, April 28.

 

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