Relay For Life

So, even though Relay For Life is not specific to pancreatic cancer, it's still very important.  The Relay For Life is hosted by the American Cancer Society.  It is an event that involves walking or running around a track or path, depending on the location, for up to 24 hours in length.  Teams are formed and sponsored in order to raise money, but you don't have to be on a team to participate.  The amazing thing about Relay For Life is that it occurs in many different locations throughout the year.  It is something that I have personally participated in both before my mom was diagnosed and after.  Although I never formed a team, I always made a t-shirt and spent as much of those 24 hours at the track that I could.  There are many things to do at Relay.  There are baskets to buy tickets for, live music, games, and food.  But one thing about Relay that I love the most is the Luminaria.  As the sun sets, light shines on in the form of illuminated bags, each bearing the name of someone who has battled cancer.  Some celebrate survivors, some honor those who lost the fight.  Everyone is given a candle and a silent lap is dedicated to all who have battled cancer.  A display of luminarias is set up and shines in the shape of the word "HOPE."  Hope is a word that is very important to those who have been touched by cancer.  Without hope, you don't have anything.
Click Here for the list of Relay For Life events in the area.
WVU's Relay For Life takes place on April 15, 2011 with registration taking place at 6pm and the WVU Track opening at 7pm.  38 days left.  $17,691.21 raised so far.  What will you do?