Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Well, I'm sorry to report that we did not get to make an upside down snowman. :(   On Friday the weather warmed up and much of our snow melted.  On top of that it rained a little that night, so there was not enough snow to make a snowman.  We'll have to wait for another good storm.  Unfortunately the weather men are saying that it's gonna be a while before we get another storm.

I got a phone call this morning from a friend/acquaintance.  We have both participated in our local Relay for Life for several years.  She called to ask if I would be on the committee again this year.  I couldn't turn her down.  She is such a sweet lady, and really just wants to get our Relay back to the basics and back to fun!  She asked if I would be in charge of Survivorship or Team Captain Recruitment.  I hate making phone calls, especially to ask people to do things, so I told her I would do Survivorship.  I am excited to participate again.


The American Cancer Society's (ACS) Relay for Life (RFL) is an event that is dear to me.  I got involved at least 8 years ago (I don't remember exactly when).  My kids love to participate and got upset with me the one year I didn't.  I believe that there will be a cure for cancer.  Not a 'one size fits all' kind of cure, but advances are being made that are making the difference for certain types of cancers.  RFL gives us a chance to remember my dad, grandparents, aunt and now my mother-in-law, who have all passed away from cancer or the effects of cancer treatments.  The money raised stays here locally to fight back and continue research.  We start each Relay with a dinner and program to celebrate  all of our local cancer survivors. (A person is considered a survivor from the moment they are diagnosed!)  This is what I will be over seeing this year.  For more information, go to this link: 
ACS Relay for Life

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