Austin rallies for a cause
Published 7:15 am Monday, August 9, 2010

Luminaries spell out the word "Hope" on Skinner's Hill Saturday night during the Relay for Life. -- Photos by Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Honorary chair, Connie Crnkovic tells her story while on stage with Honorary Junior Chair Alex Griffey, left, Saturday night at the Relay for Life.

Honorary junior chair Alex Griffey watches her balloon rise into the air during the balloon release following the survivor's lap Saturday night at the Relay for Life at Bandshell Park.

Miles Irwin salutes during the National Anthem Saturday night at the Relay for Life. A cancer survivor himself, Irwin released balloons for himself and family members who fought with cancer.

Survivors walk past a luminary while taking the Survivor's Lap Saturday night during the Relay for Life at Bandshell Park.