Relay time!

We had our first team meeting with our Relay for Life team today. The turnout was very good with nine team members present and, with families there, a total of 17 here for the meal. Tracy made chili for lunch and afterward she went over all of the information with the team. She really did a great job with everything and I think everyone was ready to go after the meeting. Like most Relay teams, our team is primarily made up of family and friends. Our team, the Hair Raisers, has several members whose families have also had to deal with cancer so it is as personal for them as it is for us.

Relay for Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The money goes toward cancer research as well as other cancer related services such as cancer patient care. Team member raise money for their team through donations and fund raisers. Then on July 24, our team will take turns walking between the hours of 7 pm to 7 am at Haymarket Park. It is a great activity for a wonderful cause. Cancer touches everyone, and we have a long, long way to go in the fight against cancer. Nobody knows who will be affected by this deadly disease in the future. Money we raise this year could save lives in the future.

If you are interested in donating to the cause, check out my fund raising webpage! On the site, you can make a quick, convenient online donation to our team. You can also navigate to Tracy's page, our team's page, or find out more on this great fund raiser.