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Purple passion: Volunteers gear up for Relay for Life fundraising

Brenda Nix writes a note on the table cloth in honor of several family members and coworkers Tuesday during the Relay For Life Hall County Kickoff at the Gainesville Civic Center. As of Tuesday, the Hall County Relay for Life teams have raised close to $52,000 out of their $315,000 goal. - photo by Erin O. Smith

0125RELAY 0004 — Brenda Nix writes a note on the table cloth in honor of several family members and coworkers Tuesday during the Relay For Life Hall County Kickoff at the Gainesville Civic Center. As of Tuesday, the Hall County Relay for Life teams have raised close to $52,000 out of their $315,000 goal. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Brenda Thurmond lost her mom to cancer almost exactly three years ago. Before she died, the two participated in Relay for Life events. “It was really instrumental,” Thurmond, who lives in Gainesville, said.