We then remember. We remember those who were not so fortunate and did not win the battle with cancer. We remember them with a Luminaria ceremony and a silent lap dedicated to their memory.
Next, we fight back. We work through the night to raise money to find a cure for cancer. We work together to find a cure so more people can be survivors.
In 2009, my neighbor (who is a cancer survivor and helped start the EGR Relay in 2008) asked me to help. I was the Logistics Chair for the 2009 East Grand Rapids Relay for Life and I have had this same job in 2010, 2011, 2012 and again this year, 2013.
At the end of each Relay, I tell myself that next year somebody else can take my place. I talk myself out of participating because it is a lot of work and I feel that there are better things I can do with my time. Then, each year, something happens. I find out that a friend, or a neighbor or a co-worker is diagnosed with cancer and suddenly, my complaining ends. This year is no different. I found out today that a former co-worker is retiring at the end of this week. He is retiring because this past January he was diagnosed with lung cancer and he wants to spend more time with his lovely spouse. Thankfully, he had surgery to remove the tumor and is now cancer free. The wind in my sails filled again, and I am committed once again to be the best Logistics Chair that I can be and raise as much money as I can to fight cancer.
In 2012, I raised $2652.00 to help fight cancer. I ask you to please consider supporting my fight in this battle we all must win. No contribution is too small.
If you can make a contribution, click here and then click on the "DONATE NOW" button. Thanks in advance for your support as I Relay to fight cancer.
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