Relay For Life ***Lots of Pics***

[RobiLee]

Friday evening I attended the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. This was my 2nd time being there and doing my Survivor Victory lap around the area. Its a great feeling and also a great reminder of how precious life really is. Lots of you here already know that I was diagnosed with uterine cancer in April 2003. It has been 20 months now since the end of my treatments. Sometimes it seems like it was years ago but lots of times it seems like yesterday. The Relay for Life is a great fundraiser and I had a really good time.

On with the pics!

This is Allen and he played the bag pipes when we started out for our Victory lap. Allen also attends the church that I occasionally go to and I was happy to see him and his wife there.
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Me and my father-in-law, Tom. We are wearing our Survivor T-shirts.
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My mom and I
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Getting ready to start the Survivor Victory Lap
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The Relay Riders Cheering us on
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[LorraineO]

Great shots,, and a great cause.....

[RobiLee]

My dad cheering me on
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My Survivor Luminarie
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The Stage and surrounding area was lined with luminaries. I think the paper said there were 361 Survivors that attended that night.
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Releasing the Ballons!
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They have a Miss Relay For Life Contest. Very cute! Some guys dress up like ladies and see how much money they can collect. These guys are great sports and put a smile on everyone's face! They raised over $3000!
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MISS RELAY FOR LIFE!
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I took this pic when we were taking a silent lap in memory of those who didn't survive. We all carried lit candles also. The luminaires lit they way.
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[RobiLee]

The luminaires all lit up
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Luminaries in honor and in memory of some family members

My Grandpa
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My half sister
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My Aunt
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My father-in-law
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My cousin's husband
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And...one more that my parents had done for me :D
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[RobiLee]

Ohhhh....I can't leave out a few of the cute doggies that I met ;) :p

A very nosey dog
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A cute little Westie
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An adorable Boston
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A Neopolitan Mastiff. The picture doesn't really show it, but this boy was kind of creepy looking. I hate to say that. The rims of his eyes and his gums were blood red and he looked like he had some freaky mask on. Is that normal? He didn't look healthy at all. I think the owner said he was 9 months old.
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This little girl is Maggie. She is soooo sweet! Her daddy use to work with my husband.
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Ivy...a little Basenji
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Ok, I know I posted lots of pics but I was a bit bored and thought I would share. I hope you enjoyed some of them.

I can't leave without preaching just a little bit. I want to remind each and everyone of you to please have all of your yearly checkups and exams done. It is very important!! If you think there is something weird going on with your body, make sure you tell your doctor. It could save your life! If my sister had went for her yearly checkups with her doctor/gyn she would more than likely be here with us today. Please, go for your yearly checkups!

Thank you for all of your support Pet Talk!

Robin :)

[christa]

Great pics! Relay for Life is a great thing! They raise so much money every year . . . and for a GREAT cause! I used to be really active . . . my aunt was the director for the RFL in my hometown so I was really involved. Past few years, I just go & walk. I've had several family members to pass on from cancer and my MIL is a survivor.

It's always so touching during the silent lap. Very sad . . . it's a nice way to remember those that have gone on and those who have survived.

[LorraineO]

I have lost both my mom and mom in law within 2 yrs of each other to cancer,,, and a few friends,,,,
I read your post regarding going in and having our yearly checks,,,,,,, I am guilty of not having my proper exams done for literally years,,,,, I will make an appt tomorrow,,,,,, and i will hate every second of that appt!!!!!:)

[k9krazee]

Great pictures, thanks for sharing that with us, what a great cause!

[luvofallhorses]

Great pics, Robin! :) Relay for life is a really great thing to do for people! :) Those pups are cute! :) It looks like y'all had a wonderful time!

[RobiLee]

Originally posted by LorraineO
I have lost both my mom and mom in law within 2 yrs of each other to cancer,,, and a few friends,,,,
I read your post regarding going in and having our yearly checks,,,,,,, I am guilty of not having my proper exams done for literally years,,,,, I will make an appt tomorrow,,,,,, and i will hate every second of that appt!!!!!:)

Promise me you will do this!!! I know how much you may hate it but it is worth it in the end. C'mon! You can tough it out once a year! :D :p

[petslover]

Hey!

I didn't know that you are going through cancer. I hate to hear this. You are to awesome of a person to have went through this. I am glad its behind you now though.

The Relay looks like a fun thing you went to, and the pups are adorable.

[dukedogsmom]

Robin, it's so great that you're a survivor! You should be very proud of that. I got a little teary eyed looking at the luminaries from your family and everyone else's that weren't so lucky. I get the joy of my first mamogram next month :( Those dogs are so cute. I'm glad you got to participate. I think it's neat they had the horseback riders there, too.

[Ginger's Mom]

A truly worthwhile event. I am glad you were able to participate. My best friend is a cancer survivor and invited me to go to her first Relay for Life event a couple of years ago, unfortunately she lived 700 miles away and I was unable to do it. Thanks for sharing the event with us. Oh and of course you know I have to say, Thanks for the picture of Maggie :D. She is adorable. :)

[RobiLee]

Originally posted by Ginger's Mom
A truly worthwhile event. I am glad you were able to participate. My best friend is a cancer survivor and invited me to go to her first Relay for Life event a couple of years ago, unfortunately she lived 700 miles away and I was unable to do it. Thanks for sharing the event with us. Oh and of course you know I have to say, Thanks for the picture of Maggie :D. She is adorable. :)

You would have loved Maggie! She was a little lovergirl. I wish I could have gotten a better pic of her for you, but I was too busy getting lots of love from her. She was so well behaved and her daddy says she goes everywhere with them.

[Corinna]

Great pics! Our walk is this weekend, Hubby is doing his lap. I'll get pics too.

[chocolatepuppy]

Robin, looks like a very nice event, for a very good cause. I see where you got your great looks from, your mom! My appt. was made a few days ago, it's so good of you to remind everyone! :D

[finn's mom]

Those are wonderful pictures. The silent lap one made my cry, as I've lost loved ones to cancer. Thanks for sharing them!

[cyber-sibes]

Congratulations Robin! Hi Robin, I just read your relay for life post. That is so terrific that you are a survivor! Cancer is such a horrible disease and trreatment is so rough - hard to fathom unless you know someone that's gone thru it. I lost my Mom to cancer 12 years ago, and a brother-in-law 2 years ago and a very very dear friend last year. I have gotten luminaries for them at the relay for life event in our old town. Seeing yours is a lovely reminder of what "lights" in our lives all these dear people have been-- and how important it is to take care of ourselves & each other;) - Thanks for sharing this joyful event!

[Oggyflute]

Great pics of a good day Robin.:) A very worthy cause.

[popcornbird]

Nice pics, and congratulations Robin! :D

[K9soul]

Beautiful pictures Robin, it looks like you had some laughter and some tears and the pictures were just so very touching, all of them. It's hard to put into words but I could just feel some of the atmosphere simply by looking at the pictures, I'm so glad you posted them :). {{hugs}} and Congratulations to you!

[anna_66]

Robin! I'm glad you were able to go again this year, it sounds like you and your family had a really nice time and the pictures were wonderful (should have known you'd get some doggie pictures too;)).
It's definately a worthwile cause and I'm glad they raised so much money this year.

Thanks for sharing this with us all:D

CONGRATULATIONS GIRLFRIEND!!!!

[shais_mom]

great pics Robin!!
You have the best smile! :)

hugs and congrats to you.....

Maybe the mastiff has cherry eye?
just a passing thought?