Relay For Life

It's in full gear now. I spent most of my Saturday in La Grande at the fire station having a committee meeting. I am the online chairperson for the Union/Wallowa County version of Relay For Life. At first I had no clue what I was doing; but from the moment I was asked, I felt passionate about the cause.

It's been almost 10 years since I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I am alive today because of the advances in research which is largely supported by the American Cancer Society. I am also alive because of the family and friends who supported me during the horrific time. It was a time I would not wish on anyone. This is why I feel such an attachment to an organization like this.

It's quite simple (and no, I'm not making a sales pitch to you), I get my family, friends, and even strangers to donate the cause. $10, $25, $100 or even more will go support our efforts and those of ACS -- and a good part of that goes to research.

I'm getting excited about our big event in June. This will be the actual relay, and though it is a race, it's more about honoring those who have survived and remembering those who weren't so lucky. I know I have been struck by this disease first hand, and I'd like to give my best shot to helping it go away.

I have provided a link below if you are interested in donating. It will take you to my 'donation page,' and I am setting a goal of raising at least $250. Though, I hope it is a goal I can increase. I thank all of you for supporting me through one of the worst times in my life, and now I'm asking yet again through what is one of the more positive times in my life.

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=213922&lis=0&kntae213922=32BCCABE401746D281BC91D5317D705A&supId=163959070

-LB