Lights, Camera, Cure! That is this year's Relay theme! I have participated in The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event for the past 5 years. It is a great time and for a great cause. All monies earned go towards patient aid, cancer research and resources for family members who have loved ones going through cancer treatment. This year's Relay is on Saturday June 9th at Elkhorn South High School. Even if you aren't able to donate I encourage you to come out and see what it is all about. It is a family friendly event and anyone and everyone is welcome! There are tons of kid activities (face painting, games, treats, dress up, etc.) There is live music and some very touching ceremonies. The night begins with a SURVIVOR lap. The survivors wear a different colored shirt from everyone else so they can be easily recognized and honored. All of the survivors tell what cancer they have beat or are currently fighting, how long in remission, etc. They walk the first lap around the track...pretty impressive. Later on in the night is the HOPE (or remembrance ceremony). This is very touching and very emotional. All of the luminary bags are lit in honor of or in memory of those who fought the battle and for those who lost the battle. The word HOPE is lit up across the stadium bleachers, and then the track and stadium become quiet as this is a time to REMEMBER those we have lost.
I have never lost a family member to cancer, but I have seen many families lose their loved ones over the past 7 years. While working as a nurse in Oncology, I have seen parents lose their children, children lose their parents, husbands lose their wives, wives lose their husbands, grandchildren lose their grandparents, grandparents lose their grandchildren, kids lose their best friends...it goes on and on.
I have witnessed too many final goodbyes...click on the link below if you are able to help out. Any amount goes a long way.
Thank you.
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