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Community Shows Unwavering Support As Thousands Turnout To 15th Annual Relay For Life

ST. CROIX -- Relay For Life is one of those events that you have to witness to believe: an unnumbered crowd representing all demographics of this community, gathered at the St. Croix Educational Complex track and field facility once every year in a show of support for cancer survivors so compelling that some have called it one of the biggest social events on St. Croix. "It is one of the biggest social events all year, and it's for a great cause," said Alvin Burke, Jr., who lost his grandmother to cancer and dedicates his walk around the track to her. "Everything of Relay For Life, I love. From the organization and the support from all the different businesses, and how everyone comes together." Saturday marked the 15th annual event here, according to Tina Beazer, interim executive director of the Virgin Islands arm of the American Cancer Society (A.C.S.). Dozens of groups from all corners of this community -- businesses, nonprofits, government departments and agencies, the Office o...