<p>On hand to cheer for Relay for Life walkers during Friday's opening ceremonies were, from left, Courtney Jurgens, Becky Simon, Michelle Jurgens, and Tonie Reiboldt.</p>
May 22, 2010
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May 22, 2010 9 p.m.
Hope is the word
Annual event unites cancer survivors, supporters
POST FALLS - Kelsi Cruse won't ever forget her 21st birthday. It was then she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. But Friday, the 27-year-old was smiling, laughing and standing strong against the cancer that threatened her life. "I'm feeling wonderful," Cruse said. "Better than ever."