May 19, 2007

Each year I travel to many Relay For Life events across the great state of Mississippi. This past weekend my travels took me to Scott County, Mississippi. The Relayer's of Scott County were out in full force on Friday showing that Scott County is committed to making a difference in the fight against cancer. The Relay continues to grow and they will net over $150,000 - 40% more than last year. The teams go all out with elaborate decorations and team t-shirts. The over 100 survivors enjoyed fellowship and encouragement from everyone at the event

There is great pride in Scott County and this was evident in the outstanding turnout from the community at this years Relay. I am proud to have had the opportunity to share in the experience of Relay For Life in Scott County and I walked away with further understanding of why Relay For Life is such a great community event or rather a community experience in which a common cause unites us toward the common goal of eliminating cancer.