Support Relay for Life
It is that time of year again to join a team or donate to Marshall County Relay For Life.
Teams from Marshall County are raising funds and have set a date for Friday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Sam Coopwood Park, 123 Highway 4 W, Holly Springs.
The list of teams are: Newell Chapel C.M.E. Church, team leader Jacqueline; Katie Hamer and family, team leader Katie Hamer; Pink Pearls, team leader Linda Wilson; St. Paul C.M.E. Church, team leader Christina Gray; Harrison Family, team leader Fergenia Hood; HSMCC/UFAC, team leader Landry Hearn; Hopewell #1 M.B. Church, team leader Willie Cornelius; Reid’s Gift MB Church and Friends, team leader, Juanita Taylor; Mt. Zion Taska M.B. Church, team leader Shoanee Garrison; Mt. Ollie M.B. Church, team leader Stella Taylor; Mt. Comfort Church/S.C.P., team leader Queen Martin; Community Crusaders Combating Cancer, team leader Joyce Holland; Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church, team leader Brenda Gatewood; Asbury UM Church, team leader Harriet Hearn; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, team leader Eva Lay; Phi Beta Sigma Delta Tau Sigma, team leader Henry Hood; Pleasant Grove Church, team leader Dorothy Young; Wyatt’s Community Church, team leader Iris Davis; True Vine Church, team leader Charline Hubbard; Sons of Blood and Thunder, team leader Ishmael Edwards; City of Holly Springs, team leader Jerrica Jones; Calvin Chapel UM Church, team leader Magnolia Harris; and Beverly Chapel C.M.E. Church, team leader Patricia Pegues.
For the past 35 years, in communities around the world, Relay For Life has been one of the largest fundraising events. It is a time when communities come together to fight against cancer.
“Cancer has affected too many people I love,” said Fergenia Hood. “That’s why I’ve joined Relay For Life to celebrate survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and offer up support to anyone in our community that has been affected by it.”
She said the funds raised would sustain critical research and provide services for people trying to cope with their cancer experience.
“Believe me, every dollar really does count,” Hood said. “Please donate today.”
If you would like to have a team, join a team or make a donation contact Linda Wilson, event chairperson, 601-731-4934 or Fergenia Hood 662-252-0794 or fergeniahood@outlook.com or visit the American Cancer Society website http://donate.cancer.org.
This time of year, everyone needs a break but not as much as the parents, teachers, and students. Spring break is this week for Marshall County School District, Holly Springs School District, and Marshall Academy.
I remember when I was still in elementary my brothers and sisters would wake up, grab a quick breakfast, get on bikes, and head to the empty lot to play baseball or kickball. Back then, it was one of the best week of the year besides Christmas and of course when school was out for summer.
Whatever families decide to do, I hope everyone is safe, creates many memories, and enjoys their time off.