Photo by Deb Gau

Jessica Moriarty, in foreground, leads warm-up exercises with the crowd of people taking part in the Avera Race Against Cancer on Saturday morning. More than 175 people, including cancer survivors, supporters, and community members, signed up for either a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk at Independence Park in Marshall. Before the start of the race, the crowd gathered for a special “Circle of Hope” ceremony honoring cancer survivors. The Race Against Cancer raises funds to support patients receiving services and care at the Avera Cancer Institute in Marshall