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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darrius Willingham, a 52nd Communications Squadron postal clerk, hands a bead to a participant during the Relay for Life event at the outdoor track on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 31, 2015. Willingham and other volunteers handed a bead to each participant every time they completed a lap to keep track of how many they did. More than 30 volunteers supported the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
A sign displays the Relay for Life event information next to the outdoor track at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 31, 2015. The event raised more than $23,000 in support funding cancer research development and improving quality of life for patients by providing lodging facilities, transportation and support programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, gives an opening speech before the start of the Relay for Life event at the outdoor track on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 31, 2015. More than 200 people participated in the 12-hour event which consisted of different themed music and costumes each hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
Select participants take the first lap to start the Relay for Life event at the outdoor track on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 31, 2015. The first lap, also known as the survivors’ lap, features all cancer survivors at the event being cheered on by other participants lined around the track, celebrating the survivors’ victory over cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
Luminaria bags illuminate a Relay for Life sign during the Relay for Life event at the outdoor track on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 31, 2015. Participants decorated luminaria bags in dedication to those lost to cancer, those still battling the disease and those who survived their diagnosis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)