I Relay because my life has been forever changed by cancer. My body has not become the victim of cancer, but cancer has victimized many of my family and friends. I would do anything to take the pain away from the ones I love and Relay is just one event I can take part in to honor others.
Relay gives me the unique opportunity to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission by fighting back against a disease that has already taken too much from too many families.
One night of Relay is the least I can do to honor everyone who spends years and lifetimes battling cancer. I Relay for YOU: in memory of Family and Friends whose time on earth was cut short, to support the loves of my life who are currently fighting their battle, and to celebrate with everyone I hold dear to my heart who have won their battle.
I usually try to pick special people to honor each year at Relay. This year I am walking especially for Mrs. Bell, Katie Immel, and Angie Wenzel. Mrs. Bell was a great childhood mentor of mine. She and her husband often acted as grandparents to me as we baked cookies, celebrated grandparents day at school, and enjoyed Monical's pizza. Mrs. Bell gets her strength from God as she is currently battling bone cancer. Katie is my Chi Omega sorority sister. We spent a month in Nicaragua together a few years ago, and many many sorority functions. Strong does not even begin to describe Katie, as she is battling Leukemia. Angie was one of our Chi Omega Advisors at Carthage. Such a wonderful woman who would do anything to improve the future of the Women of Chi Omega. We lost Angie just a few weeks ago to Brain Cancer. I love all three of you...
Last year I watched my dreams come true as Carthage College had their first Relay For Life on campus. I had worked for 4 years with American Cancer Society to get Relay at Carthage, and with the help of a wonderful team, we pulled it off. Even though I could not join Carthage this year to celebrate a second Relay, this year I am joining Pekin's Relay For Life. My close friends, Jennie and Betsy, have a team there for a member of their family and are allowing us to join their team. I cannot wait!
Please help me reach some new goals this year by supporting my fundraising efforts. Your donations will help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information, advocate for all people to have access to screening and treatment, and offer free programs and services to improve the quality of life for people facing cancer. By being a part of Relay, we are joining a worldwide movement to help defeat cancer for future generations.
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