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Cancer survivors take the first lap around Riverwalk Park at the Relay for Life in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
A cancer survivor participates in the pledge of allegiance at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Kathy Z receives a survivor metal from City Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
JoJo Miller hits the "Cancer Cavalier" at the Relay for Live at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Joey, JoJo, Megan and Colton Miller are a part of "A Family Affair", a team that helps fundraise and support one another through the battle of cancer. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Cheryl Shaw speaks to the supporters at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Rebecca, Noah and City Council candidate Jonathan Foley sit on the American Cancer Society blow up chair at the Relay for Live at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Joey Miller hits the "Cancer Cavalier" at the Relay for Live at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Cheryl Shaw speaks to the supporters at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
JROTC cadets assist with presenting the colors at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Joey Miller sings the National Anthem at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Councilman Chase Tramont addresses the crowd at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Councilman Chase Tramont addresses the crowd at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Julie Schlack shares her story at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Cynthia Miller shares her story at the 2019 Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Julie Schlack receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Anne Banderford receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Bonita Adamson receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Shelly Lewis receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Lisa Stephen receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Nancy Dower receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Phil Hanerhan receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Lolli Fricki receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Bill Fricki receives a survivor metal from Councilman Chase Tramont at the Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
Shibhon O'Donnell hits the "Cancer Cavalier" at the Relay for Live at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange. Photo by Zach Fedewa
The Relay for Life at Riverwalk Park was an opportunity to remember loved ones who were lost, and those who won the battle.
Over 25 survivors were awarded a metal with the words “Hope Hero” written on them at the Saturday, April 13 event. These survivors walked the opening lap of the Relay for life.
The Relay for Life is one of the world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event for cancer. All funds raised from Relay for Life will help the American Cancer Society research and battle many forms of cancer.
Joey Miller and his wife Megan Miller have been attending the relay for life for 14 years.
“We’ve been out here since my wife was pregnant with both my boys," Joey Miller said. "The event used to be overnight, and my wife and I slept in a tent."
To foster networking and fundraising opportunities, the Millers started “A Family Affair," a team that now has over eight proud members that have raised $3,700 together.
“We’ve met a ton of people through Relay for Life that we’ve brought into the family affair,” Joey Miller said.
Joey Miller’s father was diagnosed with cancer in 2004. Joey Miller worked at New Smyrna Middle school at the time. He created a relay in memory of his dad to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
His father lost the battle 2009. Unfortunately, Joey Miller’s family complications don’t end there. His mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. Today, she stands tall as a survivor of seven years.
“The Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society get you through it," Megan Miller said. "Cancer doesn’t sleep so neither do we."
The Port Orange Relay for Life has raised over $26,000 through 21 teams.
