Lisa Ott has been involved with Relay For Life since May of 2004.  Her son, Keegan, fought cancer and looked forward to Relay For Life every year to hang out with friends and classmates.

Lisa's participation is a sign of her own inner-strength, as she remembers Keegan by continuing to volunteer for Relay For Life.  Keegan lost his battle with cancer, and his mother continues the fight in his memory.

Lisa's own words:

"To me he was my son, my baby, my student, my sunshine and many times my best friend.  We laughed, we cried, we ate, we played, we sang and we slept. We flew, we crashed, we drove, and we rode in courtesy vehicles and taxis. We met people from all over the world, we observed, we shopped, we saw the latest releases, we watched action flicks, comedies, and an occasional chick flick. We argued, we studied, and we argued about studying. We stayed in motels, hospitals, and Ronald McDonald Houses. We made new friends and doctor appointments, we hunted, and we watched the hunting channel. We hugged, we walked, we talked, we chilled, we surfed, we waited, we prayed and we grew. Keegan is the Angel on my shoulder and he will be forever missed. With each passing day, I pray that the Lord will lessen the pain in our hearts and the stories and photos will keep his memories vivid.

"Keegan was a confidant, a brother, a son, a nephew, a grandson, a cousin, a hunting buddy, an expert marksman, a tutor, a team mate, a role model, a clown, and an excellent friend. He was an inspiration to many and the picture of courage to others. He once said to doctors, "Sure, if studying me will help others, why not?" Selfless and Courageous was our Keegan."