21st Annual Relay For Life Draws Record-Setting Number of Teams, Blows Past Goal With Over $236,000 Raised

The 21st annual Relay for Life event on St. Croix, held at the St. Croix Educational Complex's track and field facility Saturday, drew a record-setting number of teams and swiftly collected much more than the goal of $150,000. Even before the opening ceremony Saturday, $113,000 was raised, according to organizers, who revealed the collection during a motorcade held last month. Among the top contributors this year was Ocean Point Terminals, formerly Limetree Bay Terminals, which donated $25,000.  Funds raised remain in the U.S. Virgin Islands and help in a number of areas, including free mammograms and off-island travel for care, research, advocacy and family services. Donations can be made here, and funds for 2022 can be collected through December. There was entertainment throughout Saturday's Relay for Life, including a variety of performances from local acts, among them Stanley and the Ten Sleepless nights. "I am so happy tonight. I am very pleased with all that has happened. I...