For all of those who don’t know, the Relay for Life is one of the most vital tools in the cure for cancer. Every year, community members get together in teams and walk all night in order to raise money for all those touched by cancer.
The Relay for Life was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had to date. It starts with the first lap, where cancer survivors from the community make the initial walk around the track. Afterwards, all other teams are welcome on the track. Here is where you’ll find countless numbers of people who are walking in honor of a loved one touched by cancer.
For me, the most powerful part of the Relay are the Luminarias. Circled around the track are lanterns, each of which are made of a simple light and paper. But when the sun goes down [or the lights dimmed], each bag is lit, representing one person and their story. People stop along their walk and gather around different bags to remember those who have lost the fight, support those engaged in the fight, and give thanks to those who have won the fight against cancer.
This is the first time in four years I have not been on a Relay team. But that doesn’t stop me from still taking part in one of the biggest fundraisers the American Cancer Society has. Without sponsors like you and I, the Relay for Life would be nothing.
If you would like to find a Relay in your area to donate, or even to create your own team, click here.
I am donating to my little’s team, Coloring for a Cure. Jewels, my little [a brother within Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed community service fraternity, whom I have mentored through the pledging process], is a sophomore and is majoring in special and elementary education. She is a super awesome little and I’m proud to be her big. Here we are after she was initiated.
Here we are being ridiculously cute together.
If you could find just $10 to donate to this wonderful cause, you would be making a world of difference. Click here to get to Jewels’ page. Thank you in advance for all your kindness and support.
