I was invited to my first Relay four years ago. I wasn't really sure what it was all about at the time, I just signed up to walk on a team that my friend had. When I went to the opening ceremonies, I was hooked! I could not believe how many survivors were there standing proudly in their yellow survivor shirts. There were so many people I seen that I did not even know had cancer. The ceremony was so moving and brought me to tears. I have an Aunt who died of Breast Cancer when I was just 14 years old. I Relay for her and all of those we have lost to cancer and all of those who have faught the fight and are continuing the fight. I hope that one day her daughter does not have to deal with Cancer and that for the future my children will not either. The next year I was a team captain and have been ever since. I am starting my third year on the committee and will be the Chairman of our event this year. I am so thankful to all of you out there who Relay because together we will make a difference. HOPE!
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August 14, 2006 - 11:09am
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Why I Relay
I relay for loved ones who have lost their battle with cancer, and for those who have survived and are fighting it! About 4 years ago, I went to my first relay...like the above post, I too had an aunt who was fighting breast cancer. Not only did she fight that, but she found out she was also battling it in her lungs. I went to the first relay, because of her, and when I saw her walking in the survivor lap, I was so proud, so honored, and so blessed to be related to her. She passed away in 2003, and I've been relaying ever since. The year she died, my dad was diagnosed with skin cancer. I relay for him as well. My grandma was also battling cancer. In 2001 she had a third of her colon removed. In 2005, the cancer came back. I also relay for my grandfather, who died of bone cancer in 1994.
Since I have been involved, last year I was a captain of a team. Due to the hard work and awesome numbers our team put up, I was invited to join the committee for our county in Southern Illinois. I am so proud to serve, and look forward to many many relays in the future!
Relay is so important. Together we can make a difference!!!
Wear Yellow, LIVESTRONG!
Joined: 2006-08-12