Relay for Life

Rock County Relay for Life hit its prime in Luverne about 10 years ago when hundreds of people raised thousands of dollars to support the American Cancer Society’s search for a cure. Dozens of local teams fundraised year-round, and in June they met other teams to “relay” at the park amid live music, food booths, testimonials and, of course, lighted luminaries in memory of or in honor of those…

This year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Rock County is Friday, June 10, and guess who’s the honorary chairperson? Yup. I am. When Merecie Domagala (the real chairperson who does all the work) asked me if I’d accept this honorary position, without hesitation I offered an enthusiastic “Yes! I’d love to.” I said yes for two reasons. One, I get to ride in a convertible in the Buffalo…