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The American Cancer Society’s fundraiser, Relay for Life is part of the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. Beaufort came together recently to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.

Photos by Bob Sofaly

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Students and other supporters walk the track during the annual Relay for Life Saturday night at Beaufort High.

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After dancing the Cupid Shuffle, students had to call in a few “older people” to teach them the Electric Slide.

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Motivational signs line the track.

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Cliff Mullins, board member of Relay For LIfe, refills containers with multicolored sand used for “sand art”.

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Rusty Jones, left, show his support while waking with cancer survivor Karon Robers during Relay for LIfe on Saturday at Beaufort High School. Roberts said she suffered with cervical cancer 21 years ago.

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Hannah Shannon, right, tries to relight the electronic candles in the luminaries following the thunderstorm.

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Students from Beaufort HIgh School Interact Club, try to regroup following Saturday evening’s thunderstorm.

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Saturday evening’s thunderstorm drove away many supporters for the annual Relay for LIfe.