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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 19, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life
Walkers started around 1 p.m. May 18.
Walkers started around 1 p.m. May 18.
Sixteen-year-old Nelly Wilson walked with the Lakewood Leaders team, from Lakewood Ranch High School.
Sixteen-year-old Nelly Wilson walked with the Lakewood Leaders team, from Lakewood Ranch High School.
Hiam Allan, Isha Patel, Allie Betlewicz, Madelyn Kumar and Rachel Towe walked with the Nolan Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society.
Hiam Allan, Isha Patel, Allie Betlewicz, Madelyn Kumar and Rachel Towe walked with the Nolan Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society.
Sienna McHugh, 4, manned a game for young children.
Sienna McHugh, 4, manned a game for young children.
Braden River Middle School student spent time with her mom, Lisa, and friend, Michelle Sobolewski.
Braden River Middle School student spent time with her mom, Lisa, and friend, Michelle Sobolewski.
Linda Jolly with Sherry Herbst, of Team Sunflower
Linda Jolly with Sherry Herbst, of Team Sunflower
All sorts of booths and décor were onsite at the YMCA parking lot.
All sorts of booths and décor were onsite at the YMCA parking lot.
Francisco Suarez and Kyle Sailer, of Lakewood Ranch High School, will be seniors next school year.
Francisco Suarez and Kyle Sailer, of Lakewood Ranch High School, will be seniors next school year.
Drew Roberts readies a luminaria in honor of his great grandfather, Edward Anderson.
Drew Roberts readies a luminaria in honor of his great grandfather, Edward Anderson.
Joseph and Janice Dyson walked with a team from Walmart Store 528.
Joseph and Janice Dyson walked with a team from Walmart Store 528.
Josh Dennes and Amy Diaz walked with team Tonya’s Nerd Squad.
Josh Dennes and Amy Diaz walked with team Tonya’s Nerd Squad.

 

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