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Cancer survivors hold up the Relay For Life banner as they walk together Thursday night at the Powerhouse.
After two years of having their traditional walk rained out, Oxford’s Relay for Life hosted their first annual gala at 7 p.m. Thursday night at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center.
The event was coordinated and hosted by a committee of Ole Miss students, with American Cancer Society Community Manager Micah Johnson and Mid-South Division Senior Manager Kim Easterling as supporting staff.
The event featured live music and dancing, food and drinks and a silent auction.
According to event leader and political science major Sierra Francois, the event raised $8,000 from presale tickets alone. All money raised during the gala benefits the American Cancer Society and cancer research.
“It’s for a great cause,” Francois said. “I think everyone is getting into the gala season and it’s something new for Ole Miss.”
(Photo by: Taylor Cook)
Margie Nell Mathis celebrates after making a shot while playing cornhole.
