Community spirit, participation made event successful

The recent Relay for Life fund-raiser at Lakewood’s FirstEnergy Park is evidence that community spirit is alive and well in our town.

Participation in the weekend event came from wide a spectrum of our community — from youth groups to senior citizens. Everywhere you looked, you saw evidence of the commitment of the team members who gave their time and energy in the fight against cancer — walking the course, in the hundreds of luminous bags which lit the stadium to memorialize and honor those who have battled this dread disease.

A special thanks to Rita and Ralph Michel, who chaired this year’s relay. To the survivors, the teams and the many who contributed to this important cause, we salute you all.

Marta Harrison

Mayor

Mitch Dolobowsky

Deputy Mayor

Lakewood