We’re sorry for the lack of posts as we’ve been very busy living life! I do have an update though. It’s Relay time once again! Every year I participate in Nash County’s Relay For Life. Why do I relay?
I relay for myself, I relay for you, your mom or dad, your grandparents, your friends & even your co-workers. I relay for everyone. For every story like mine, there are thousands that have had to endure things that I couldn’t even imagine. Because of these donations, my bout with cancer was a very easy one. Because of these donations, people have a higher likelihood of beating cancer. Because of these donations, I no longer have to drink chalky contrast for my CT scans every 3 months during the first 2 years, every 4 months during year 3 and now every 6 months for the next 2 years. I relay so that there are more cases like mine and far less cases where people have to suffer so much more than I ever did. So that one day we all can have way more birthdays than ever before.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just an event to me. It is my personal opportunity to help save lives from cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society.
I easily won my battle as I’m now 3 years cancer free, but there are others who didn’t unfortunately. I will be a 4 year Testicular Cancer Survivor as of October 2013. Cancer has affected my life for both the good and the bad. No one ever wants to hear they have Cancer, but it has changed my outlook on life greatly and made me realize how many others I can help who are going through this battle.
This year, I am “hawkin’ for a cure” in memory of my friend’s 13 yr old daughter, Summer, who unfortunately passed away on Dec. 23, 2012 . Summer was a leukemia survivor and was as strong as anyone I’ve ever known. Thus, the color of the mohawk will be orange for 2013 in honor of Summer & I will proudly wear at Nash County’s Relay For Life in honor of all those fighting this awful disease and for those that have previously fought it.
Keep in mind that there will not be a “highest” donation this year, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to donate. All donations will be appreciated as we all stand up and fight this awful disease together.
DONATE TODAY!
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