AMERICUS, GA- Relay for Life is an annual fundraiser that supports cancer research and honors cancer victims and survivors.

Organizations find creative ways to raise money for the cause.  To honor survivors like Deatrice Harris.

At the age of 22, most women are worried about starting their lives.  But for her, what she discovered when she was 22 almost ended her life.

"I had Stage 3 breast cancer of the right breast," she said.

What followed was a series of painful treatments.

"(I) start doing chemo, radiation and had some transplants."

CRISP and SUMTER COUNTIES, GA - News release from South Georgia Technical College

TIFTON, GA - News release from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Former students of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will be honored at the annual ABAC Alumni Association awards ceremony as a part of the Celebrate ABAC weekend on March 3 at 11 a.m. at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village on the ABAC campus.

Advance tickets ordered by Feb. 17 are $25 per person.  After that date, advance tickets will be $35.  There will be no tickets sold at the door.