Photo gallery: Carson City Relay for Life raises funds for cancer research

CCSO K9 Officer Darin Riggin and his Belgian Malinois 'Tarzan' do laps during the Relay for Life in Carson City Saturday.

CCSO K9 Officer Darin Riggin and his Belgian Malinois 'Tarzan' do laps during the Relay for Life in Carson City Saturday.

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The Relay for Life movement began in the mid-1980s when Dr. Gordy Klatt covered 83 miles in 24 hours and supporters donated funds to join him for a time during his extended trek around a track in Tacoma, Wash. In 1986, teams there joined in and $33,000 was raised. Since then, billions have been raised to combat cancer via events in communities spanning 20 countries.