Making the world a sweeter place, one survivor at a time
Cancer survivors were the celebrities of the day on Saturday, June 23 when they came together for one common cause: to show that they are winning the battle against the disease.
For 13 years, the southwest Brooklyn Relay for Life has been an inspirational event where survivors gather and rejoice at each victory they have achieved over cancer.
This year was no different. Relay of Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights took place at the Fort Hamilton Athletic Field. It started with a Survivors Lap in which survivors were invited to circle the track and support one another. Throughout the day, family members and anyone who has been touched by cancer walked around the track continuously to remember their loved ones who are no longer with them.