West Lincoln-Broadwell Relay for Life 

[May 03, 2011]  The students at West Lincoln-Broadwell had a goal of raising $1,000 for the American Cancer Society when they participated in a mini Relay for Life at their school. They not only met their goal, but more than doubled the amount, raising $2,200. And there was a bonus to the accomplishment.

WL-B Superintendent-Principal Bailey Climer told the students if they met their goal, he would come to school in a tutu. On Monday, Mr. Climer wore the tutu and even dressed it up with gossamer wings. Applause broke out in the gym as he entered for an awards ceremony.

American Cancer Society representative Rachel Neubauer acknowledged Samantha Cooley with a certificate for Samantha's position as a team captain. WL-B teacher Mrs. Shelly Miller was also recognized for assisting with the Relay for Life event.

In Illinois, over 120,000 volunteers participated in events to raise funds for programs and services provided by the American Cancer Society.

The organization considers volunteers its most valuable asset for supporting the society's mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem and to assist in preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer.

[By MARLA BLAIR]