This symbolizes the time that the person has been diagnosed as having cancer.
The day is getting darker and this represents the cancer patient’s state of mind as they feel their life coming to an end.
As the evening goes on it gets colder and darker, just as the emotions of the cancer patient does.
Around 1am to 2am represents the time when the cancer patient starts treatment. They become exhausted, some sick, not wanting to go on, possibly wanting to give up. As a participant, you have been walking and feel much the same way. You are tired, want to sleep, maybe even want to go home, but you cannot stop or give up.
Around 4am to 5 am symbolizes the coming of the end of the treatment for the cancer patient. Once again they are tired, but they know they will make it.
The sun rising represents the end of treatment for the cancer patient. They see the light at the end of the tunnel and know that life will go on.
The morning light brings on a new full day of life and excitement for the new beginnings for the cancer patient.
As a participant, you will feel the brightness of the morning and know that the end of Relay is close at hand.
When you leave the Relay, think of the cancer patient leaving their last treatment. Just as you are exhausted and weak, so is that person after their treatment.
If you know a cancer survivor, this is their story.
They are your reason to relay and become our reason as well.
We had a great time at Relay this Year! The theme was “Stomp out Cancer” so we hung shoes from our campsite =) We also sold glow bracelets and lemonade and baked goods – our teams final donation came to over $1500 !!!! woo-hoo!!!
Here are a few more pics that we took thru the evening – and yes we did actually WALK! Haha I just happened to only take pics when we were sitting =)
Jessi
Tami and Lynsi
Jen and Jason
These are the luminaries that represent those that lost their battle to cancer =(
They lined the entire field!
Our Group - The Spirit Sprinters!
Lemonade Stand
Me and my neice Chelsea (she was on a different team)
Me and my neice Amber
Me and Tami
A special thanks to those who gave me donations – I hope you know your money is going to an amazing cause!!!!
Didn't know you were running with Chelsea...thought it was separate events (places)
ReplyDeleteWow you all did awesome....... I am very proud of all of you and the team that you were on. Also proud of Chels and her team. What a great cause......
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