GCPS Holds Fourth Annual 'I See a Cure" Event for Relay for Life

In its annual "I See a Cure" event, Gwinnett County Public Schools participants raised about $4,000 for cancer awareness and research, according to organizers.

The event was held April 27 at the Gwinnett County Public Schools district offices in Suwanee. Some 150 people attended.

Funds from the event are forwarded to Gwinnett Relay for Life, and go to support the American Cancer Society.

"Despite a few sprinkles in the beginning, the race went very well and we all had a great time running/walking to support Relay for Life," said Patrice Pendergast, GCPS recruitment coordinator and an event committee member. 

"We honored cancer survivors, those who are currently battling and those who
have lost the battle," Pendergast added.

Besides GCPS employees, participants included student cross country runners, community members, friends and relatives. Winn Holt Elementary and Duluth Middle School won participation awards.

Volunteers included those from the Gwinnett County police officers and emergency medical technicians. More than 30 students from various high schools also assisted.

And, for the volunteers' and participants' hard work, a representative from the American Cancer Society was there to thank them.

"This was definitely a group effort," Pendergast said.

See also:

• Norcross High Kicks off Relay For Life
• Eat Pizza and Donate to Norcross Relay for Life
• Registration Open for GCPS 'I See A Cure' Relay for Life Event