Franklin County Relay: Sweet 16 and facing new challenges The continued economic woes have hit charities hard and the Relay is not immune to that. As the Relay For Life at Franklin County enters its 16th year, organizers face many challenges in accomplishing its goals. The Relay, a grassroots, and yet international event that brings […]

Why we Relay I’m constantly asked, “Why do you do this?” Wouldn’t it be easier to just write a check? It would certainly be more comfortable being cozy at home in the middle of the night, rather than walking around a track in all weather conditions at the Fairgrounds. Why go to so much trouble? […]

Franklin County Relay For Life Sponsors Event Sponsors: Franklin Savings Bank Hannaford Poland Spring Sea-Vu Campground WKTJ In-kind donations: Archie’s Inc. Aubuchon Hardware Backwoods, Rangeley Boss Power Equipment Brady’s Snowmobiles The Calico Patch The Chickadee’s Nest Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers Inc. Edge Auto E.L. Vining and Son Everyday Music Farmington Car Wash Farmington House […]

Where the money goes and other information about the Relay For Life event.

The Luminaria: Every bag has a name Whether or not you are involved in a Relay For Life team, everyone is welcome to participate in the Luminaria Ceremony, which takes place about 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 30. It’s a special after-dark moment when we pause to remember those we have lost to cancer and honor […]

Welcome friends! Welcome to the 2014 Relay For Life of Franklin County. We’re here to Dream Big, Hope Big, and Relay Big. And, we’re here to finish the fight against cancer. This is an amazing event. Every year, families, friends, coworkers, community leaders and neighbors gather for one reason: to put an end to cancer. […]

Photos from earlier Relays over the years.

Since 2006, middle-level youth at Phillips Elementary School have been participating in the annual Franklin County Relay For Life. That first year, the Relay theme was Base Camp and The MAPS Brigade entered the fight against cancer. MAPS stands for Madrid, Avon, Phillips, and Salem, the towns in which the Phillips School students live. The […]

Schedule of Events 2014 – Relay for Life/Franklin County May 30-31, 2014 Franklin County Fairgrounds Theme: Getting Medieval on Cancer Friday, May 30 5 p.m. Registration 6 p.m. Welcome Ceremony Dedication to Susan Phillips, who passed away this past year. Guest Speaker – Laura Smith, who cared for her mother while she underwent breast cancer […]