Relay For Life of Ritzville raises $31,000

Nearly 100 community members walked side-by-side last Friday evening and into the early hours of the morning on Saturday to stand united in the fight against cancer. Together, the 99 registered participants spread throughout nine teams helped to raise an impressive $31,815.

Participation numbers were again reduced compared to previous years, but the amount of money raised this year tops the past two years’ amounts. The preliminary results show an impressive amount of money collected by all nine teams and a generous donation that helped the group surpass their fundraising goal.

As of Tuesday, t...