On April 24-25, 2009 was my first time having any thing to do with the Relay for Life.  I had heard of it, but never participated in it.  I was living in Orangeburg, South Carolina at the time.  I had decided to do the walk for my Mom as she had cancer and passed because of it.  I did the walk through my church which sponsored a team to participate.  I had a good time and enjoyed it very much.  It was a very emotional and wonderful experience for me.  I hope to find a Relay for Life organization here in the Island Lake area to participate in next year.