Relay for Life 2011

I participated in Relay for Life this year. I had heard about it before but never really knew what it was about. What it does is basically raise money for the American Cancer Society. They do that by hosting a 24 hour event that helps people to celebrate those who have survived cancer and remember the ones who have lost their battle to cancer. Pretty much a 24 hour cry festival with games and snacks.

I have had the privilege of getting to know a little cancer survivor, Graham. As a baby, Graham was diagnosed with cancer and in turn had his eye removed. He is a survivor.

I didn't hear about this event early enough to do as much as I would have liked. I was able to use money from doing hair to go towards it. Next year we have big plans. It's very exciting to think about how much we could have accomplished if given enough time. Such a great event. I feel very accomplished from my weekend none-the-less.

My good friend Liz, Graham's Mom, and Cancer Advocate.

Me and Wednesday

 There were thousands of Lumineers and each one had the name of someone who has had cancer, In memory of one lost, and in honor of one surviving.

Imagine them lighting this, talking about cancer and playing Sarah Mclauchlan's 'Angel' and tell me you wouldn't cry!!

So for everyone who knows someone, or has lost someone to cancer, this blog is for you! Can't tell you how awful it is to loose someone that way.