Bellefontaine High School students and staff came together recently for a successful Relay for Life fundraiser, raising more than $1,200 to support the fight against cancer.
The annual event, held on the last day of classes for seniors, was moved indoors due to rainy weather.
Participants kicked off the celebration by walking a ceremonial lap through the school before taking part in a variety of carnival-themed activities organized by student groups.
Activities included games, food sales, crafts, and interactive stations such as tattooing a teacher, cake pops, snow cones, popsicles, Plinko, an arrow game, ceramics and craft sales, a duck pond, water pong, and a photo booth.
The total amount raised included proceeds from Relay for Life T-shirt sales.
Relay for Life is the signature fundraising program of the American Cancer Society, supporting cancer patients, funding research, and promoting awareness about prevention and early detection.
The organization is one of the nation’s leading private funders of cancer research.
During the past year, the American Cancer Society awarded 41 research grants in Ohio totaling $23.4 million.
The Bellefontaine High School Relay for Life is organized by teacher Michelle Rohrer and members of the National Honor Society.
Rohrer said the event was a success despite the weather.
“Despite the rain, it was a successful event for the building,” she said. “Students took one ceremonial lap inside, then the fun began. Students played games and ate the carnival-themed food. Overall, it helped raise money for some great organizations that do amazing things for people battling cancer.”
Photos from the event show students and staff participating in the indoor walk and enjoying the many activities throughout the afternoon.
