It's that time of year again. We will be walking on May 16th and 17th and I can't wait. Last year I was new to being involved in our community and now I know so many people it will be a blast to walk all night and hang out at the campfires. :) It was also my first year as a team captain. Every year I will get better. I have big fundraising plans for next year that include a fun run on St. patty's day with our local brewery! But anyway...
This year is extra special for me. I have a new friend that is very dear to me. Sounds like I'm 5 doesn't it. lol But honestly, we are good friends and it was less than a year ago that we met. She was diagnosed with Hodgekins for the first time at 21 and then again at 22. I can't imagine going through anything so tramatic at that young. But she survived and she's strong.
This past month was her 10 year anniversary and check up. They officially say she is cured.
Without the funding of the
American Cancer Society, I may never have met this wonderful woman. She wouldn't have made it without all the research grants that
ACS helps or completely funds.
I have had many family members pass away from cancer and also some survivors.
ACS is important to me because it could very well be finding a cure for my own cancer or someone else in my family that hasn't been diagnosed yet, since it runs so rampant in my family.
Every penny is appreciated.
Val's relay for life page
Tags: Relay For Life Cancer Society
