May 19, 2015 (Album1, Album2, Album3) - The 10th Annual Shelby County Relay for Life event was held May 15, 2015 under the cover of the Shelby County Expo Center. Rain fell prior and during the event; however, the spirit of those Relaying wasn't dampened. Becky Parfait, event chairperson, welcomed everyone and announced this years theme - Blast from the Past, a decade of Relay for Life in Shelby County.
The first lap of the event began with the Teams Lap after which a special entrance was arranged for survivors and caregivers. Each survivor and caregiver spoke to the crowd announcing their name and why they became a part of Relay for Life prior to starting the survivor lap and the caregivers lap. The luminaria ceremony was held at 9:30pm and included a slide show honoring survivors, caregivers, and those loved ones lost followed by a special lap, the memory lap. Walkers walked in the dimly lit arena with only the light of the luminaria bags to guild them.
Other activities enjoyed by all were a Fight Back Scavenger Hunt, a Blast From the Past Contest, Crazy Hat Contest, and a Talent Show.
During the event, teams drew winners for various fundraisers and some of the results were:
- Portacool Team raffled off a Pink Portacool which was won by Sharon Peace.
- Texas State Bank team raffled off a Homemade quilt which was won by Johnny Hensley.
- Team Never Give Up, Always Look Up raffled off a metal horse shoe art. The winners were 'I Love You' won by Henry Morris, cross won by Melinda Hughes, an Angel won by Doris Nobles, and the BBQ pit was won by Dana Havens.
- Timpson ISD Team raffled off a personalized beach bag which was won by Sandra Gray.
- Shelby Savings Bank team announced the winners of the raffle to be Leroy Newman won the 2 Yeti coolers, Lori Davis won the 55” LED TV, Michael Lee won the 128GB iPad & $100 iTunes gift card, and Dr. Dixon Golden won the 12 gauge shotgun.
- Smyrna Church team raffled off a Kindle Fire won by Lorelei Mathews, Steven McCann won a $50 Jamberry gift certificate, Stacey Scarborough won a decorated window pane.
