Saturday, June 19, 2010

"relay for life......."

We had such a great night last night. We participated in Relay for Life cancer walk last night. It was held at West Albany High School. This is the 4th year Nicole and I have done it together. I guess that makes it a tradition.... Teresa and Paige joined us this year for their 1st time. We had a great time. We walked for 5 HOURS!!!!!!!!! Nicole and Teresa ran a mile and a half and I happily pushed Paige in her stroller. We took about an hour break and walked non-stop............................for 5 hours. Such a great cause. And we know so many people touched by the ugly "C" word. So this was for them..............................................
Nicole walked most of the time but also found time to play football and hacky-sac with some of her friends. I saw tons of people I know. And some old aquaintences that was so great to see and catch up with.

This was our booth. So festive and fun.........................
Teresa finally got tired and decided to sit in Paiges stroller. She couldn't get anyone to push her so we decided it was time to pack it up and head home.
Beautiful sunset. Hundreds of people walking. Great evening.
We finally left about 11:15 pm...............
The luminaries were quite moving..............they lined the entire track.......as we walked (we figured probably 15 miles total) we looked at them and they were all decorated with remembrance and stickers and dates........very moving.
Next year we decided to have a booth and want all of our friends to join us.........So mark your calenders for next year and get some good walking shoes cause you are all invited.............

3 comments:

{marie} said...

first of all....i am totally in for that! the picture of the illuminaries is gorgeous...and i can't believe our sponge bob picture didn't make your blog. come on now!

Donna said...

Good for you on all that walking,that is awesome!! and a good cause, I cant even imagine seeing all the luminaries. I understand it is quite moving. Might have to join you next year...

Mrs Anne said...

i am so proud of you.
what a wonderful cause.