We all know that cancer affects everyone, directly or indirectly, and many choose to find a way to combat the evil that this disease inflicts upon the millions of American families each year. My family decided to do our part three years ago and became involved with our county's local Relay For Life event. For a more personal and in depth look at why we chose to seek our revenge, see my post Cancer Can Never Win.
All in all, we decided to hold our annual tournament to remember all the loved ones we have lost or those who have suffered the battle against cancer. Most namely, for our mother, Joyce Darilek Stevenson,
and other loved ones in our lives who have been either afflicted or affected.
In our third year, we planned to raise our monetary goal to $10,000. A whopping $5,000 more than we had ever previously managed to raise. We were confident, we were dedicated...
We were blown away.
You see, the reason I love this charitable event is not the excuse to hang out with family, drink a few beers and raise a few bucks in the process. No, the real reason I love this day more than any other is because I can see the true power and love reflected in everyone. The generosity of hundreds pouring together in a giant effort to rid the world of evil. To remember. To honor. And to never forget.
I will never forget these days.
Every year I am constantly overwhelmed by the large support. My heart explodes in happiness and I just don't know how to truly say "thank you" to each and every person.
Words just aren't enough sometimes.
So I hope to convey to all those people who came, who donated, who fought back, Team ReJoyce is so thankful for everything you have done. I know the heavens are singing in praise for the hundreds who showed up.
And for the $15,000 we raised on that day :)
Thank you.
(Photo rights belong to Barbara Stevenson and Valerie Nowak. Thanks for letting me steal these off Facebook!)
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