Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Left, breast cancer survivor Janet Middleton is flanked by her husband, John, and daughter, Jodi Blanton, as they participate in the victory lap at the beginning of the Franklin County Relay for Life event on Friday, April 29. A list of 78 survivors was read prior to the lap. Each survivor and their families walked onto the track to participate  in the lap. The local Relay for Life group raised $48,000 through the event. See the May 5 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more details.