Relay for Life 2006

I figured I'd take the time to update before someone hunts me down *cough* Elle *cough* From Friday at noon till Saturday at noon I was taking part in a 24 hour Relay for Life walk. Basically people put together teams and try to have at least one member walking the track at all times. We each raise money going into the event and even during the event we can sell things like baked goods and so forth to raise even more money. All the money goes for cancer research. I didn't sleep at all. I was just too...well not really wound up but more like caught up in all of it to sleep. All total I walked 71 laps which is 17.75 miles. I just couldn't walk anymore. Between all of my blisters and the fact my shorts had kind of rubbed part of my thighs the wrong way...just was in too much pain to go on. But I still walked way more then anyone else on my team. I walked at least 1 lap each hour. I'm proud of how I pushed myself and what I did. At one point a team had sold links for a chain they were making. Each link was basically in honor or memory of someone who has either dealt with or is dealing with cancer. They sold over 2000 links. I helped carry it around the track. It was such an emotional moment with there being a moment of silence as well. I was just taken back seeing so many people motivated for the cause and doing what they could. It was nice to be part of it.

I truly enjoyed every moment of it and would definitely do it again. Although next time I might cut back on a few laps since I'm still suffering from it. But as I told myself...sure I could take a break but someone with cancer can't just take a break because they are tired of dealing with it. They have no choice but to always have it there. I also had bought a luminary in honor of my grandmother who has had her own battles with cancer. Which later I got to light.

It's really hard to explain the whole event. It was everyone pulling together and showing their support for the cause. I ended up winning 3 out of 7 dress up hours. Yes I was the school spirit, tackiest tourists and the best pjs! Go me!! Anyway below is a link to some of the pictures I took. Ohhh almost forgot about the frozen t-shirt contest! Ugh talk about a battle. That t-shirt was beyond frozen!!

http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/relay4lifemjd/