Relay for Life



This evening I had the opportunity to experience something I've never done before.  I went and checked out the Relay for Life.  I've heard of the Relay for Life, but honestly, it's not something I've ever done before.  I've donated to the Relay for Life, but have never been an active participant.  My sisters, Kim and Caren, have been a part of the Relay for Life for a few years now, but not me.  My dad and his brother, Johnny, were both walking the Survivor lap this year.  I wanted to go and be supportive.  Unfortunately, my work schedule and Ryan's baseball schedule interferred and I did not get to the field in time to see them walk.  As I was walking around, looking for my family, I was amazed by the sheer numbers of people who were there and the flurry of activity.  Many people had on purple Survivor shirts and they were surrounded and supported by many others who were just there to raise awareness and money for Cancer research.



One of my co-workers sent me an email a few weeks back.  It said ".... I understand what it is like to go thru all of this. It is very scary and just know that some days will be good and other days wont.   Cancer is a family disease. The whole family experiences it and has to all grieve. . ."  Her husband is a cancer Survivor and she is so right.  Cancer is a family disease.  Everyone is affected in one way or another.

I might have missed the Survivor lap, but I was able to catch up with my family for a few moments.  It was an uplifting experience watching the love and support of the community as they banded together against cancer.

Next year, you'll find me an active participant among the throngs of people, taking a stand against cancer.