Several years ago, when the local program was in it's infancy and struggling, I became involved in Relay for Life. I participated for many years and enjoyed every part of this remarkable event. Then I lost touch...no reason, no conflict...I just drifted away.
Yesterday I encountered Relay on Facebook and thought, “Hey! I'm a survivor, I should reconnect and be a part of it. So I left a message for the local committee that I'd like to participate...I don't know the date, location, I don't know nothin'!
If you've never attended a Relay for Life, visit this year. The “Hope Walk” (if that's what it's called...I've forgotten) just after sunset is a touching and beautiful event. But there's something going on all the time, with lots of celebrating, remembering, laughing, crying, walking, and running.
We have all been touched by cancer. Relay for Life funds research, celebrates survivors, encourages those currently in the battle, and remembers those for whom the fight is over. It is also one hell of a lot of fun!
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