Some people actually think that walking a Relay for 24 hours is un - important?  OMG!  UN-IMPORTANT!  Could they be more wrong?

At a Relay seeing people, Relayers, walking the track is DAMN IMPORTANT! It’s that physical display of support and compassion that finally sinks it into the minds of survivors and caregivers that other people CARE, UNDERSTAND, and are walking that hard path cancer hands out with them. The presences of those supporters walking at Relay shouts out that no one has to face cancer alone!
 
There is an emotional impact when one sees that sea of people, crying, laughing, and walking non-stop, determined to complete the 24 hours of Relay. They each have this determination for their own reasons, many as a way of paying honor to those they love who have been touched by cancer but whatever their reason may be for walking that track that public display of support and unity in the fight against cancer is awe-inspiring.  I can’t put it into words but the impact of seeing all those people uniting together, well, it changed my life immediately. It made me determined to LIVE MY LIVE, and to pass on the opportunity to experience Relay spirit, of CELEBRATING life, REMEMBERING lives, and FIGHTING for a life, to every single person I meet.  
 
*smiling
 
So you see, showing up and walking that "track" for 24 hours is important!  In fact, it maybe the most important thing you give to someone who just heard the words "you have cancer" or kissed a loved one goodbye.
 
See you at Relay! 

 


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Fayandria – June 15, 2009 – 9:00pm