I am a survivor and my story is not about me or my cancer, but about Caregivers. I RELAY as a salute to those who have given their unselfish DEDICATION and unconditional LOVE. My story is simple, consisting of several periods in my life, if it were not for Caregivers; I would not be here today to enjoy life. To keep my story short: I have survived childhood abuse, as a child nearly died from blood poisoning after my appendix ruptured and was not taken to the hospital until I was so stiff I could not move and I had met my first care angel. Homeless as a late teen met my second care angel. 26 years ago met my 3rd care angel when fighting alcoholism and suicide. I met my 4th care angel after nearly loosing my life after being shot during a drive by shooting. I met my 5th care angel while suffering from chronic pneumonia. My 6th when I was told I had cancer and it had been there for years. I was told to prepare myself and my family for my day of surgery as if I was not going to survive it. MY first grandson was born just a month before and he became my fight against cancer and he has walked with me in 5 Relays since 2003. To me caregivers are not just those who take you to treatments but help you with your fight. God bless CAREGIVERS all over the world. Ric Navarro Sr.