NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Tina Olson, this years survivor speaker, tells her story during the opening ceremony for the Logan County Relay for Life held on Friday at Logan County High School.

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Darlene Harris releases a sky lantern during the Luminaria ceremony of the Logan County Relay for Life on Friday. Harris had cancer when she was 35 but has been cancer free for 15 years. "I live every day like it is my last," said Harris. "It really wakes you up."

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Bags are lit during the Luminaria ceremony to honor cancer survivors and the memory of loved ones who have died from cancer during the Logan County Relay for Life on Friday.

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Brissa Jones, 9, looks surprised after donating her hair to Locks of Love on Friday night during the Logan County Relay for Life.

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Dylan Byrum from the "A" team helps light the bags honoring cancer victims to prepare for the Luminaria ceremony.

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Brent Summers auctions off items provided by the relay teams during the Logan County Relay for Life on Friday at Logan County High School.

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Tina Olsen sits with her former students who were with her as she fought cancer.

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NDl Photo/Crystin Faenza Cancer survivors make their survivor lap during the opening ceremony of the Logan County Relay for Life on Friday.

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Sarah Flowers is presented her survivor medallion during the opening ceremony of the Logan County Relay for Life on Friday.

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NDL Photo/Crystin Faenza Melynda Riley, event chair, helps to light a sky lantern during the Luminaria ceremony at the Logan County Relay for Life on Friday.

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This past weekend, caring individuals came together at the Logan County Football field to help fight for a cure for cancer. The 2013 Logan County Relay for Life event was not only fun filled, but very emotional and touching proving that once again Logan Countians care about one another.

There were 91 cancer survivors honored with a t-shirt and a medallion as their names were called. Photos of Relay and the Survivors were taken by Photography by Sara, you can view those pictures on YouTube at 2013 LC Relay For Life Survivors Slideshow.

The Relay made $4,500 at the basket auction that was conducted by Brent Summers.

“He did an excellent job for us,” said Terrie Lawson, Community Representative Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society, Inc.

Logan County met their goal this year by raising over $100,000. At this point they have raised almost $104,000.

Awards that were given were included: Top Fundraising Team- The “A” Team, Second Top Fundraising Team- United Methodist Temple, Third Top Fundraising Team- Ventra Plastics, Best Decorated Campsite - New Vision Community Church, Rookie Team of the Year- Logan County High School Soccer Teams (Second Baptist Church was a top contender for Rookie Team of the Year), Best 70’s Outfit - New Vision Community Church and The Belinda Ray 200% Traveling Trophy went to New Vision Community Church, who also had most percentage increase from last year.

The Night Owl Awards (those teams that stayed all night) went to: Pink Power, Second Baptist Church, Logan County High School Soccer Teams, Stuart’s Chapel, New Vision Community Church and The “A” Team.

Sky Lanterns were released in honor and in memory of those who have or are fighting or have won or have lost the battle.

“It was a beautiful ceremony that is already planned to be done again next yea,” said Lawson.

A fireworks show was set off at midnight, donated by Riley Burchett Realty. “It was a great show!” added Lawson.