Relay For Life

The 2011 Whitman County Relay for Life kicks off tomorrow, July 8, at the Colfax High School track.

Eighteen teams will participate in the all-night event. Many team members hail from other small Whitman County towns, including a team from St. John/ Endicott.

“It’s a good night to remember people that have lost their lives to cancer and those that have survived this terrible disease,” said Deanna Leinweber, committee member for the Relay for Life.

As team members take turns at walking the track throughout the night, many other Relay for Life events will take place.

Two speakers scheduled are D...