My beautiful town of Atascadero is hosting their very first Relay for Life.  For those of you who don’t know what that is, it is where we walk for 24 hours to raise money to help fight cancer for American Cancer Society. 

My children and I got involved a few years ago when my brother was diagnosed and consequently died of lung cancer.  Everyday, I seem to meet more and more people or know more people that have one form of cancer or the other.  My hope is that through our donations, focus and attention we can stop this disease in its tracks.  To me, the Relay for Life is a very rewarding, emotional and inspirational event.  My goal this year is to raise $500.  If you can help, that would be AWESOME.  If not, send your prayers for a successful event! 

There are a couple of ways to contribute:

Donate money directly at  http://main.acsevents.org/goto/andeenast 

2.      

            Purchase a luminary for someone you know who is a cancer survivor, has cancer or has died from cancer.

3.    Come to the event and purchase the little items each booth has available – varies by booth but you typically see – food, water, pins, hats, etc.

4.    Go to one of the fundraiser events posted on the website  http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=18970

5.    Join our team!

My daughter, son and I will all be walking – we usually are the ones that walk through the late (or early) morning hours.

If you are in Atascadero, please come by and walk a lap with us, join in the activities and see the luminaries.  It is truly a moving experience.

See you there! 

P.S.  If you call me early on Sunday, I will probably not answer - I will be sleeping…. zzzzz

Tags: Atascadero, Relay for life

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