PATCH-A-THON: 2011 Relay for Life

11:06 p.m.  850 luminaria were sold, compare that to the 1:22 p.m. post when Patch reported that 200 had been sold. Some of those 200 were sold prior to the event, but the majority of the other 650 that were put out were sold during the Relay itself. Each luminaria was decorated in some way be it to or about a person who has been touched by cancer or to all survivors.

8:03 p.m. We are "Patching LIVE" at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/orange-patch

7:41 p.m. A Beautiful rainbow is gracing the sky over the fairgrounds, it didn't show up on our Patchcast. : (

7:37 p.m. Teacher Jim Clifford just told Bobby Brown that his mom got cancer and died when he was only 9 years old. Now his brother also has cancer but his prognosis is good. 

7:32 p.m. Bobby Brown is taking you on a LIVE tour of the Relay grounds NOW. We are "Patching LIVE" at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/orange-patch

Come on down! The luminaria ceremony will begin at 9 p.m. Don't miss it!

6:49 p.m. Luminaria bags are on sale for $5 each. They can be in memmory or in honor of a loved one, a friend, a neighbor, ect. They will be lit around sunset and will line and light the track to remind everyone why we relay 4 life.

5:34 p.m. The weather is great and there's food on the gril bring your family and stop by and support the relay for life and American Cancer Society.

5:25 p.m. John Jorge and friends now onstage. Special Guest Ryan Kennedy performing with them.

4:39p.m. Eric Rooney is entertaining with an acoustic set. People are buying burgers, getting their facs painted, and Petunia just turned in her monetary donation to the Relay — The pig has left the house! Everyone seems to be having a wonderful time.

4:09p.m. Petuia Buttercup the famous pig is now taking laps for $1 to go to cancer research.

11:59 a.m. The DJ is set up and music fills the air at the fairgrounds. Relay sponsor signs  are staked up around the track.

Tents are popping up across the field. Rob Kennedy is setting the stage for a day of music.

George Geane and Debbie Davis haven't stopped working yet. Energizer bunnies those two.

Allie Kramer just arrived to help with registration. the place is buzzing!

The Survivors tent is beautifully decorated and the children's tent is coming together for all the kids' activities.

10:52 a.m. After putting in a long night at the fairgrounds doing preliminary set-up work, the BOW Relay for Life Committee is here preparing for the crowds to arrive.

The Pavillion is nearly completely sweeped out and picnic tables and oter tables and chairs are set up in neat rows under the shady roof.

Debbie Davis has taken command of the younger volunteers and is working along side of them during this final crunch time.

Last night George Geane spraypainted grids on the fairgrounds so all campers could easily find their designated sites when they arrive. One tent is set up so far.

1:22 p.m. As of now, there have been 200 luminaria set up. The luminaria are in white paper bags decorated by individuals to remember, memorialize, or honor an individual affected by cancer.

1:38 p.m. The teams are still setting up their tents and the food is on the grill.  The weather is still holding up waiting for the festivities to begin.

2:08 p.m. The clouds are breaking up and the sun poking through as everyone is preparing for the opening ceremonies.