05.31.2015 Community

Photos: Relay for Life returns to Peconic

The survivor walk at Saturday's Relay for Life in Peconic. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder) — The survivor walk at Saturday’s Relay for Life in Peconic. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Relay for Life of Southold held its annual event in Jean Cochran Park in Peconic on Saturday.

The event raises money for cancer research and honors both survivors and those who have been lost to the disease.

After the opening ceremony and a performance by North Fork Cheer, survivors walked the track together. Additional events included a luncheon, auctions, and musical performances.

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The Relay for Life T-shirt. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Warren McKnight provided entertainment. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Shane Costello, 12, of East Marion and Thomas Cardi, 11, of Southold volunteered their time to blow up balloons. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Jillian Deerkoski from Eastern Long Island Hospital baked cupcakes. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

The Friends Against Cancer team created 10 baskets to auction off. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Priscilla Kavanaugh and her mom Nellie (not pictured) baked and decorated dozens of cupcakes. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Gifts on the luncheon tables. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Auction prizes. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Event chair Kim Sweeney. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

The NJROTC stands at attention during the Star Spangled Banner. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Shelby Dufton, 13, of Cutchogue sings the national anthem. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Survivor Speaker Jedediah Clauss. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

North Fork Cheer performs. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)