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My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

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MrsPornStar
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My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

I figured I would start a post since I have receieved a few FMs asking about it.

Let me start by saying that I am honored that I could walk for such an worthy charity. This was our 4th Relay and DH's 2nd as a cancer survivor. Regardless of the weather, this is a wonderful event that raises a great deal of money. I don't know yet how much the Relay as a whole raised, but hopefully it's signficant! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH to those that donated! I appreciate it!!! Chat Icon

My team dwindled significantly this year and at the last minute, we had 2 others decide they didn't want to do it. That left 4 of us, as 2 of our friends had to alternate so someone could watch their children. Despite this, our team determination was strong! It poured at points during the beginning of the Relay. DH was soakded during the Survivors lap. I cried tears of pride as I watched him walk around the track with the other survivors. It stopped raining around 7 PM and only rained for about 5 minutes around 3 AM. I had the honor of reading some of the survivors names. I read DH's name (along with my grandmother and grandfather's names) with great pride and didn't cry until I walked over to him!
I walked a total of 12 miles during the course of the night. DH walked 11, our friend Laura walked 9. We stayed until 7 AM and were so happy that we made it the whole night.

Here are some pictures. There are more in my community album.

DH wearing his survivor t-shirt

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My friend and me(i'm on the left)

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DH getting soaked while being honored as a survivor

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Survivor Lap

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DH

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Dh and me after the caregiver lap

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Our friends' son walking

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Our team minus 1

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I WISH THIS WAS MY TENT!!

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Luminarias- HOPE

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Our team walking around midnight

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A tired Hollie around 3 AM

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Message edited 6/26/2006 11:34:48 AM.

Posted 6/26/06 11:23 AM
 
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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

aww, you guys should be extremely proud.

great Job girl !!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 11:31 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

awwwwwwwww Hollie!!! Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 11:32 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

I also participated in Relay for Life 3 years in a row inspired by my mother-in-law. She was able to walk all 3 years as a Survivor but unfortunately, has since passed away.
We will walk next year in memory of her.

It is such a humbling and awe-inspiring event.

Continued health and prayers to your dh!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 11:33 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

Great job! Is that the one they have at St. John's University?

Posted 6/26/06 11:33 AM
 

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Good for all of you.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
Where was it??

Posted 6/26/06 11:35 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

i only recently became aware of this event. My sisters did it last week at the West Hempstead relay. Of curse they didnt tell me- TEENS!
My asst principal did that week. she did it for her husband who passed away last year of brain cancer.

I would definately love to participate in one of those events. Do they post them on the ACS board?? How do you go about putting one together??

Posted 6/26/06 11:35 AM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

Posted by joenick

I also participated in Relay for Life 3 years in a row inspired by my mother-in-law. She was able to walk all 3 years as a Survivor but unfortunately, has since passed away.
We will walk next year in memory of her.

It is such a humbling and awe-inspiring event.

Continued health and prayers to your dh!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon to you and your family!

It really is a humbling event... I am so inspired by the survivors, especially my husband. We will definitely be doing this again next year.

Posted 6/26/06 11:36 AM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

Posted by dpli

Great job! Is that the one they have at St. John's University?



No, this one was in Middle Village (where I live) at Juniper Valley Park.

Posted 6/26/06 11:36 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

Posted by kdelace

i only recently became aware of this event. My sisters did it last week at the West Hempstead relay. Of curse they didnt tell me- TEENS!
My asst principal did that week. she did it for her husband who passed away last year of brain cancer.

I would definately love to participate in one of those events. Do they post them on the ACS board?? How do you go about putting one together??



Kristi,

Here is my team's website. If you click on Relay Central on the left side of the page, it should give you more info. Hope this helps!

Incredibles Team Webpage

Posted 6/26/06 11:39 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

way to go Hollie!!!

Posted 6/26/06 11:40 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

You did a good thing Hollie!! Chat Icon

Props to Hollie! Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 11:41 AM
 

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Posted by hmpena

Posted by kdelace

i only recently became aware of this event. My sisters did it last week at the West Hempstead relay. Of curse they didnt tell me- TEENS!
My asst principal did that week. she did it for her husband who passed away last year of brain cancer.

I would definately love to participate in one of those events. Do they post them on the ACS board?? How do you go about putting one together??



Kristi,

Here is my team's website. If you click on Relay Central on the left side of the page, it should give you more info. Hope this helps!

Incredibles Team Webpage




Thank you Hollie!!!!

Posted 6/26/06 11:43 AM
 

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Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Great Job Hollie!

Posted 6/26/06 11:46 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

Thanks everyone! Kristi, I'll keep you posted about next year's event... if you're up for it, you can join our team (oh, and please bring some people! Chat Icon ) Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 11:52 AM
 

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Posted by hmpena

Thanks everyone! Kristi, I'll keep you posted about next year's event... if you're up for it, you can join our team (oh, and please bring some people! Chat Icon ) Chat Icon




I know my sister and I would love to do it.. We can actually create our own team since we have quite a few family memebers that would do it. Our family, friends and their families have been hit tragically by cancer.
My cousin is battling it now and after 8 years, drs. said they can do no more for her... It is VERY scary.. My dad is VERY close with her. Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 11:54 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

What a wonderful thing you guys did!!
Continued prayers to your dh!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 11:58 AM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

You should be SO very proud of yourself and of course your DH, Hollie!

What great pics and an inspiring post .. the world needs more people like you in it Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

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Posted 6/26/06 12:00 PM
 

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Very inspiring!! I can't imagine how touching it was to see your husband in the final round!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 12:01 PM
 

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Re: My American Cancer Society Relay for Life experience

Posted by hmpena

Posted by joenick

I also participated in Relay for Life 3 years in a row inspired by my mother-in-law. She was able to walk all 3 years as a Survivor but unfortunately, has since passed away.
We will walk next year in memory of her.

It is such a humbling and awe-inspiring event.

Continued health and prayers to your dh!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon to you and your family!

It really is a humbling event... I am so inspired by the survivors, especially my husband. We will definitely be doing this again next year.




Thank you...and many Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon and Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon to you and your dh!!!!

I didn't realize they did Relay at Juniper also (I'm an old Queens girl too- Glendale).

Posted 6/26/06 12:03 PM
 

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What a small world! Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 10:38 PM
 

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Posted 6/26/06 10:41 PM
 

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SOO AWESOME!!! i had tears in my eyes looking at the pictures Chat Icon

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Posted 6/26/06 10:42 PM
 

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Wow, thank you for sharing your story and pictures! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/26/06 10:47 PM
 

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