For the past three years I've been participating in Jackson's Relay for Life to help raise money for cancer research and patients. Over the last two Relay's our team has managed to raise a total of $2,444.71! This year our goal was $400 and I'm proud to say that we have hit our goal bringing our final total raised to $2844.71 (and Relay hasn't happened yet so that's not the final number). I love walking in Relay for Life because it brings together members of the community from all walks of life to celebrate the life of those loved ones we know who are fighting or have fought cancer. It's amazing to see what we can accomplish when we join together!
If you've never been or participated in a Relay for Life, I highly recommend it. It will change your life. There hasn't been a year that I haven't cried and laughed all within five minutes. From the survivors lap to the Ducky Derby; the entire event is a blast! I am so pumped for this year, it's exactly two weeks from today!! Check out some of the images from Relay's past...
2011 Relay for Life
Part of our team from last year including my dad, cancer survivor.
My co-captain and I drenched from the downpour that happened as we were cleaning up our site.
(No, we're not related, we just happen to be great friends that look alike hahaha)
Our autograph book from the 2011 Relay for Life
The luminaria ceremony with lighted bags honoring/remembering those fighting cancer.
2010 Relay for Life
Our team at the 2010 Relay for Life
Our autograph book for the 2010 Relay.
For this year we did a bake sale and one of the things we sold was homemade vanilla extract. Here's a couple pics of the bottles and labels. I might just think they're the cutest things ever, so I HAD to share a picture. We've still got 8 bottles left if you'd like to purchase one! They're selling for $10.
I RELAY FOR:
My Dad
My Mom
My Grandpa Bob
My Grandpa Saner
I've never done a Relay for Life before. You have me considering it now. That signature book is super cute, by the way!
ReplyDeleteThanks! You don't have to be on a team to check it out, you can just show up and walk a few laps, talk to the people there and get a feel for how their event works. Each Relay varies slightly :)
DeleteIt's awesome you're involved and your community and giving back!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cause, love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteRelay for Life is awesome - wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat cause and great photos. The vanilla extract sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching your goal for this year! Keep up the great work with Relay for Life!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome of you! Congrats on reaching your goal again this year and for the huge amount your team has raised over the past two races!!
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