Relay For Life 2026
Local residents gathered at depot park on Saturday, May 30th for the annual Relay for Life of Cullman County.
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0:01 Local residents gathered at depot park on Saturday, May 30th for the annual Relay for Life of Cullman County. The
0:06 event raised money for the American Cancer Society while honoring cancer survivors, remembering loved ones lost
0:11 to the disease, and supporting cancer research. Activities included the traditional survivor lab, caregiver
0:17 recognition, luminaria displays, and fundraising opportunities. MC and longtime Relay for Life supporter Gary
0:23 Cornelius said Cullman County remains one of the few communities in the country that still hosts a traditional
0:28 Relay for Life event. Cornelius, a cancer survivor himself, said the research funded through the American
0:33 Cancer Society helped him reach remission after his diagnosis in 2002. Funds raised through Relay for Life
0:39 support cancer research, as well as programs like Road to Recovery and Hope Lodge, which assist patients during
0:45 treatment. Organizers encourage community members to stay involved through fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy efforts. More information can
0:52 be found through Relay for Life of Cullman County and the American Cancer Society. This has been Annabelle House
0:58 with Cullman
