Eugene and I participated in the Relay for Live last night. Relay is a celebration/fundraiser the American Cancer Society sponsors. The relay started at 6 p.m. with the first lap for survivors. There were over 50 of us. We all got dark purple t-shirts so everyone could tell who we were. I walked the lap with my mom and sister, Joy. The second lap was for caregivers. It was so great to have Eugene walk it with me! I didn't think he would come, but he did and he spent the entire night with us and even took his turn walking. He is so awesome!
One fundraiser is selling Luminarias. They are white lunch sacks with the ACS Relay logo printed on them. Those are sold and then displayed at the Relay to honor those who have had/have cancer and the caregivers. The sacks are decorated and then lined up around the track. We didn't have quite enough to completely circle the track, but it was close. At 10 p.m. all the Luminarias have a candle lit in them and the lights are turned out. We then walk a lap in memory of those who lost their lives to cancer. It was a very emotional night, but well worth the time and effort.
The awesome part is how much was raised for cancer research! The goal was $25,000. As of 5:30 a.m. the Oregon Trail Relay for Life had raised just under $53,000!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!! And there is still more money to be turned in. What an awesome experience it was to participate in this event.
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I put your name on my bag too! :) sending warm thoughts your way!
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