I just did did another American Cancer Society Relay For Life event.
This one was different though, as I wasn't just a fundraiser....I was
invited there as a survivor.
There I was, along w/a host of other survivors, walking a lap at the
high school track. Music's playing, people are clapping, Felt a
little strange, as I'm not one for a lot of attention.....but it felt
good too. And as we were walking around, I saw some people on the
side, clapping, tears running down their faces. Who knows why. I
could've guessed plenty of good reasons why. So, I did the only thing
I could think - reach out and grab their hand as I walked by.
If you get a chance, attend a cancer fund raising event - as a
survivor, supporter or patient even. You can't go wrong. :-)
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/GI/gi_1.asp
We kept this one low key - just my wife and I. I wanted her to have
me to herself for this one. On my 2nd lap, she joined me. That felt
really good! I think next time, we'll create a team and raise money
selling items from gotCancer.org.
--
"Even as a survivor I'm still fighting cancer!"
Larry @ www.gotCancer.org
Gordon - 31 May 2004 14:25 GMT
> If you get a chance, attend a cancer fund raising event - as a
> survivor, supporter or patient even. You can't go wrong. :-)
I am a volunteer for that event here at my hometown of Halifax. We
are doing it June 11th. I also did it last year too. I will Be turning
19 June 28th. I have not had anyone die of cancer, but its a great
feeling to volunteer and it alot of fun!
Gord