By Geoff Smith and the IBI Data Relay for Life team

This past Friday, IBI Data Relay for Life team and the Holiday Inn Austin co-sponsored the fifth annual Black & White Ball. Who knew what a success this would be when we tried it the first time? This event raised $10,000 for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society in one night! We would like to thank the more than 100 Mower County businesses and individuals that donated items for the silent auction, live auction and door prizes. A special thanks to our many Platinum and Diamond level sponsors! The donor list can be seen at www.ibidata.com/IBIRelay-sponsors.pdf DJ Alan Reed helped make the night great fun with his entertainment, auctioneering and photo booth. The Austin High School Jazz Band led by Brad Mariska had us all tapping our toes. As always, the event itself would not have succeeded without the great people who attended. Their generosity was fantastic.

Fighting cancer has never been more fun. A sincere and heart-felt thank you to everyone who helped, donated and attended. We could not have done it without you and can hardly wait for next year; hope to see you there Friday, April 24, 2015.