Winston County Relay for Life to be Held on Friday

Scene from the 2015 Relay for Life

Winston County Relay for Life will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Louisville Coliseum on Ivy Avenue The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with Survivors Registration.

At 6:00 pm, the Relay for Life Opening Ceremony will be held followed by the "Parade of Teams." Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening.

The night will come to a close at 10:00 with a luminary service. This is the event where individuals can purchase luminaries in memory or honor of someone who has battled cancer.


A 5K run/walk will also be held on Saturday morning at Ivy Park. The walk will begin at 7:30 am and there is still time to register. This event is sponsored by Winston Therapy Services.

The 2016 Winston County Relay for Life Committee is as follows:

Chair: Brandi Krajewski
Co-Chair: Amy Hillyer
Accounting: Matt Woodward and Laura Harris
Logistics: Matt Hillyer and Alan Krajewski
Activities: Makeysha Glenn and LaCrystal Glenn
Sponsorship: Kiley Kirk and Taylor Krajewski
Team Recruitment: Brenda Johnson
Decorations: Cindy Baker and Apryl Bane
Luminaries: Penny Crowson, Joann Clark
Survivors: Allison Shanabrough & Kristi Stapp