So, so many lives are touched by cancer. It makes it impossible to ignore the pain of families and entire communities as they try to cope with the disease and all its uncertainties. Friday was the culmination of fundraising events over the summer. We had the Relay for Life at the local football stadium. For those not familiar, this is a program that helps the American Cancer Society. Our team did some parties/potlucks, sold koozies, had staff pay $5 to wear jeans on Fridays, and also sold raffle tickets for half a beef. Here are some pictures from the evening as the five of us joined others in walking around the track. Names are read of those who have lost the battle to cancer and also those who have been diagnosed, but are still with us. Before it got dark, there were gymnastic teams, a balloon send off, lots of good food, music, and even a wedding party appeared to make a loop around the track. The luminaries are lit once the sun goes down and sets a somber mood, and yet, one where their flickering flames are as determined as those fighting the disease. Those who are able walk around the track until the benefit ends at 7am the next morning. We didn't make it quite that long.... Elle was exhausted from running the track in her tiara. We left about 10pm.
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