Relay for Life

This past weekend I participated in Relay for Life. My sister had signed up with people from her work and sent me an e-mail to support her. I decided instead of just sending a check, I would walk with her. It was for a great cause, and it was fun to hang out with her!

I don't get to see her often and it was a blast to hang out and meet some of her friends! It was also great to have a night out away from the kiddos!!! THANKS TO CORY, MOM, and DAD for watching them.

The event started at 7pm with the survivor lap. There was a little 5 year old girl walking this year...it was amazing. Then we started walking. Jana and I had one mile done by 8pm just kept going. We would take a break after a mile or two, man the fundraising booth, play some games, get some water, etc. But we walked and walked. We had 3 miles done at 10pm, 5 miles at 11:45pm, 7 miles at 1am, 10 miles at 2:30am...then time for a nap. I pulled out the sleeping bag and slept for about an hour. I was so sore when I woke up, but I walked some more. I walked 3 more miles for a total of 13 miles.

I have never been a part of anything like this. I usually just donate money and call it good. It felt so wonderful to be a part of something like this. I stayed up all night, walked my tooshie off and still had a great time. People that have cancer go through far worse, so it was the least I could do! This event raised over $120,000 total for the American Cancer Society! WOW!!!

The first pic is my sister and I after three laps...notice we are all smiles! The second pic is my bead string. This was a fundraising idea for one group. They sold the ribbon(fishing line) for $2 and after each lap you would get a bead. On your 4th lap, you got a white bead to represent a mile. I loved having this so I could keep track.

I know there is a Relay for Life coming up here in Woodward, but I am a little late getting involved. Next year though, there will be a team that I will be on and we will be walking all night long! Won't you join me???



Thanks sis for motivating me to do something and letting me tag along with you! I had a blast! Love ya!