Please help me - American Cancer Society. TODAY is the Relay in the RAIN!!!
Original post by hmpena
Hello ladies! I hate doing this but I figure I have nothing to lose. DH and I are doing the American Cancer Society Relay for Life again this year. This will be our 4th year doing it. For those who don't know what it is, the Relay for Life is (taken from the ACS web page)' a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back against this disease. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team keeps at least one team member on the track at all times.
Relay is much more than a walk around a track. It is a time to remember those lost to cancer and celebrate those who have survived. It is a night for people who have shared the same experience to comfort and console one another. '
The Relay for Life is especially meaningful for DH and me, as DH is a cancer survivor himself. Please support us and cancer research by making a donation. It can be as big or small as you can afford- every little bit makes a difference!!
You can donate one of 2 ways- on my personal webpage via credit card (this is definitely safe- that is how I paid my initial entrance fee) or by mailing me a check. If you choose to mail a check , just fm me and I'll give you my address. thanks in advance for your support. It means a lot !
I applaud you and John for doing this! Thank you for helping the many in my life who are affected by cancer. I just made my donation.
Thank you so very much Katie!! I truly appreciate your generosity!
hmpena
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Someone just made an anonymous donation. If you're reading this, thank you so much!!!
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OMG!! Thanks so very much ladies!!! You are all so very generous John and I truly do appreciate this. I am so happy I have tears
If anyone would like to come down to the park that day and watch the opening ceremony, please feel free. You'll see my wonderful, brave husband walk in his 2nd survivor's lap... It truly is an emotional day. Last year I was able to read some of the cancer survivors' names. I so clearly remember reading, 'In honor of My loving fiancee John' as tears ran down my face. This year I'll have the privilege of reading 'In honor of my loving HUSBAND John'
Again, thanks so much for the donations and allowing me to ramble
Hollie - your story makes me cry every time I hear it. I am so happy for you and John and happy to contribute. Good luck this weekend!
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Donation sent already! Good luck!
ali120206
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I just donated. I would've given more but, I had already donated for someone else as well.
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OMG!! Thanks so very much ladies!!! You are all so very generous John and I truly do appreciate this. I am so happy I have tears
If anyone would like to come down to the park that day and watch the opening ceremony, please feel free. You'll see my wonderful, brave husband walk in his 2nd survivor's lap... It truly is an emotional day. Last year I was able to read some of the cancer survivors' names. I so clearly remember reading, 'In honor of My loving fiancee John' as tears ran down my face. This year I'll have the privilege of reading 'In honor of my loving HUSBAND John'
Again, thanks so much for the donations and allowing me to ramble
Hollie - your story makes me cry every time I hear it. I am so happy for you and John and happy to contribute. Good luck this weekend!
Thank you so much Marceline!! You are so very generous and I appreciate your donation!
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Donation sent already! Good luck!
Thanks so much Dana!
hmpena
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I just donated. I would've given more but, I had already donated for someone else as well.
Alison,
Thank you so much for giving! It means so much to me...
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bump for the nighttime crew!
Sorry if this is annoying but it's for a good cause. my team is still nowhere near our goal and people just dropped out last minute. So if anyone wants to join our team, feel free!
hmpena
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bump again... still trying to raise $$!
hmpena
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BUMP again...
Today is the Relay!!! DH and I are going to walk all night, despite the rain! My team has lost 5 members and has not yet reached our goal. If you can donate, please do!
if not, please pray that the rain stops. Both of us are excited for this event, but really don't want to have wet feet!
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Donation made-sorry it couldnt be more, but I know every little bit helps in the fight
hmpena
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THANK YOU SO MUCH Laura!!! It means so much to me!
