Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.
Such a seemingly simple definition. If you didn't know, you would think the condition being defined was just as simple. In reality, there are over two hundred different kinds of the disease with countless treatment plans and account for 25% of the yearly total of deaths in the United States alone (and a total of 13% of them worldwide).
Until last year, my family had been blessed to have never been touched by this deadly disease. Last year, that changed. Last year, my mom met a fantastic man. With their marriage early this year, he is now my stepfather. Poppa is a gentle, kind man with a heart of gold. My son, who takes forever to warm up to people, took an instant shine to his new Poppa. Poppa is not just a wonderful new dad and grandfather...
Poppa is a cancer survivor.
So when my friend Scott recruited me for his Relay for Life team, I didn't mind at all. All I could think about was the treatment that so many others might not get and the opportunity to raise money for research to create more survivors.
When I first joined the team, we sold raffle tickets for a day of Spring cleaning. Three weeks later, I was up to my elbows in dirt, snapdragons, and mulch.
It was a chilly, fresh after the rain day, and I couldn't have been happier doing what I was doing. Knowing that I could in some small way contribute to our team's success and give back to the American Cancer Society left me with such a feeling of accomplishment.
Today was yard sale day. After braving the doctor's office to get treatment for an ear infection, I headed over to the yard sale to do what I could. Another great day with the proceeds benefiting Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
In thirteen days, the actual event will take place. There are lots of activities starting at 6 pm on Friday, May 13th and running into 6 am on Saturday, May 14th.
With thirteen only days to go, I am at 20% of my personal goal. It's a small one: only $100. But with matching funds from The Company, I can make it $200.
That's where I ask you to come in. I only need to raise $80 in 13 days. It's absolutely possible, but not without help.
Please visit my personal page here and give anything you can. Even $1 becomes $2.
Please help me fight cancer and fight back!!
Such a seemingly simple definition. If you didn't know, you would think the condition being defined was just as simple. In reality, there are over two hundred different kinds of the disease with countless treatment plans and account for 25% of the yearly total of deaths in the United States alone (and a total of 13% of them worldwide).
Until last year, my family had been blessed to have never been touched by this deadly disease. Last year, that changed. Last year, my mom met a fantastic man. With their marriage early this year, he is now my stepfather. Poppa is a gentle, kind man with a heart of gold. My son, who takes forever to warm up to people, took an instant shine to his new Poppa. Poppa is not just a wonderful new dad and grandfather...
Poppa is a cancer survivor.
So when my friend Scott recruited me for his Relay for Life team, I didn't mind at all. All I could think about was the treatment that so many others might not get and the opportunity to raise money for research to create more survivors.
It was a chilly, fresh after the rain day, and I couldn't have been happier doing what I was doing. Knowing that I could in some small way contribute to our team's success and give back to the American Cancer Society left me with such a feeling of accomplishment.
Today was yard sale day. After braving the doctor's office to get treatment for an ear infection, I headed over to the yard sale to do what I could. Another great day with the proceeds benefiting Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
In thirteen days, the actual event will take place. There are lots of activities starting at 6 pm on Friday, May 13th and running into 6 am on Saturday, May 14th.
That's where I ask you to come in. I only need to raise $80 in 13 days. It's absolutely possible, but not without help.
Please visit my personal page here and give anything you can. Even $1 becomes $2.
Please help me fight cancer and fight back!!
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