Cancer survivors and caregivers walk the opening lap during the Opening Ceremonies of the Relay for Life at Lyons Township. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Nancy Bailey brings flowers to Sue Dudek of Willow Springs after she talks about her son, Louie's, battle with cancer. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Kate Sheehan, a freshman from La Grange, hits a volleyball around with his Cure Crew teammates during the Relay for Life at Lyons Township. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Seniors Brian Klafta of Western Springs, Jenna Doria of Countryside and Katrina Niles of La Grange arrive with supplies for the Relay for Life at Lyons Township. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Stanley Jasiak of Western Springs relaxes before the start of the Relay for Life at Lyons Township. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Elizabeth Clark of La Grange gets her team's tent set up prior to the start of Relay for Life at Lyons Township. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Cancer Survivor Liz Chlapik of LaGrange Park speaks during the Opening Ceremonies of the Relay for Life as her daughter Emily and husband, Ken, stand by. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Shane Rhoades of Western Springs performs with his band Southwest Sunrise during the Relay for Life at Lyons Township. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media