Relay for Life raises $28,000 for cancer funds

4/10/2005

Nearly 500 people raised $28,000 for cancer research this weekend at Owens Community College s third annual Relay for Life.

The 15-hour event ended at 9 a.m. yesterday. Additional funds raised from bake sales, raffles, and other events during the relay have not yet been counted.

Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Last year s event raised $22,000.