On June 1, as thunderstorms and lightning threatened the Relay For Life of DeSoto, Kansas, the event chair having cancelled the event two years earlier was prepared. It was moved indoors to the local community center. Cindy Williams a 2006-2007 Hero of Hope got it started with her inspirational story during the opening ceremony. There was no mistaking the Relay spirit, even with a makeshift track. The gym was packed, the music was loud, and everyone was having a good time.  They also get my award for the best and largest rice krispy treats!

They initially reported being short of their goal, but a week later they reached it!  This small community raised $40,000!  Congratulations to Rita Jones, event chair and Kala Glass, community manager for not quitting and for turning what was an initial DNG event into a goal setting event!  Pictured from left to right are Rita, Cindy and Kala.

Sharing the Power of Purple,
Randy Linduff
Chief Staff Officer, Field Operations