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UPDATE: Night Brings Hope at Napa Relay for Life (PHOTOS)
Luminaria line the track at Napa Valley College, where the relay takes place.
UPDATE: 10 a.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013
PHOTOS by AL FRANCIS
Napa Valley College's track became a lighted wonderland of hope Saturday night during Napa Relay for Life.
Many participants camped out overnight and joined in a ceremony with lights to hold the space for healing and a cure for cancer.
The relay ended at 9 a.m. this morning.
ORIGINAL STORY: 5 P.M. Saturday, July 27, 2013.
PHOTOS and TEXT BY AL FRANCIS
Dozens of cancer survivors, friends, family and supporters marched Saturday around the Napa Valley College track to raise money and awareness for cancer research as part of the 2013 Napa Relay for Life.
Jennie Lovie, the Relay For Life event chairwoman, said that this year's event at Napa Valley College had a good turnout.
She said there were 56 teams participating with about 400 walkers including survivors, supporters and family and friends.
She also added there were several youth groups and Napa Boy Scout Troop 83 involved.
Lovie said she expected the turnout to increase for Saturday evening "Luminaria" event where the track will be lined with glowing bags and an tribute spelling "Hope" using lite bags on the football field.
The event continues through 9 a.m. Sunday.
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