Relay For Life kicks off 2011

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Balloons symbolize what Relay For Life is about. Red stands for fighting back, purple is for celebration and blue is for remembrance.

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Claire Charbonneau. 3, of Pinconning, enjoys a glass of juice during the kickoff event.

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Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Public Relations Specialist Frank Cloutier, left, and Kris Neuhalfen look at the 2010 team excellence award that was given to the tribe for raising over $10,000 for the 2010 relay.

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The Pink Panthers team were on hand at the kickoff event. Shown (l-r), Laura Daniels, Betsy Leadbetter, Karen Weishun, Doreen Leveski, Alice Sproule and Janice Finn.

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Survivors take a lap around the Standish-Sterling Central commons.