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Survivors, family, friends take part in Auburn Relay for Life | SLIDESHOW

Published 10:28 am Saturday, May 14, 2016

Cancer survivors exchange high-fives after completing a ceremonial lap around Auburn Memorial Field during the Relay for Life event Friday.
Cancer survivors exchange high-fives after completing a ceremonial lap around Auburn Memorial Field during the Relay for Life event Friday.

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The American Cancer Society’s Auburn Relay for Life fundraiser returned to Auburn Memorial Stadium this weekend.

As of Tuesday, 39 teams and 393 participants had raised $82,611.14.

The opening ceremony began Friday evening with the posting of the colors followed by the singing of the national anthem and the survivors and caregivers’ laps.

The relay included a luminaria ceremony. The relay was scheduled to end Saturday morning.

Nationally, the overnight event brings together more than 3.5 million people, raising more than $400 million.

To donate and to learn more, visit here.

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