'Find what you’re passionate about and chase it': Freeborn, Mower counties celebrates 40th anniversary since creation of Relay for Life  - Albert Lea Tribune

'Find what you’re passionate about and chase it': Freeborn, Mower counties celebrates 40th anniversary since creation of Relay for Life  - Albert Lea Tribune

The Freeborn-Mower County Relay for Life celebrated a special milestone on Friday at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. This was the 40th anniversary of the first relay in the nation in 1985. Freeborn and Mower counties have taken part in the event for about 30 years, according to event organizer Angie Hanson, The original Relay for Life took place in Tacoma, Washington, when Dr. Gordy Klatt walked around a track for 24 hours, raising $27,000 for …