Tuesday, March 22, 2011

In Memory

2011 marks three years since we lost my Mom. Every year since her passing, we've done something as a family to remember her and raise money for cancer research, cancer patients, cancer survivors, etc.

Below is a shot from 2009 when we did the American Cancer Society's Climb to Conquer Cancer at Castlewood Canyon State Park where we were joined by Mike's family and a handful of my dearest friends. It was a really good time and I'm so grateful that they all came out to support us and do the climb!
This picture is from last year's Teal Luncheon. We had cookies made with the teal ribbon for ovarian cancer awareness and placed little symptom cards under them.
I do wish my Dad would smile for a picture every once in a while...geeze! This is the room where we held the luncheon at La Renaissance in Pueblo and it was fabulous! My sister planned the entire thing and didn't leave out any details. We were able to raise more than $700 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund! We are lucky to have such amazing friends and family!

This year we're taking part in the Relay For Life of Pueblo. The funds go the American Cancer Society, no we're not doing it because this is where I work, and we're happy to support their efforts in the fight against cancer.

The Relay is the first weekend in June which is the same weekend we lost my Mom, so we thought this was a good way to remember and honor her this year. Our team name this year is Get The Lead Out because my Mom was born in Leadville, CO and it's a Relay event so I think it's a good fit!

I'm hoping to raise $100 so if you're so inclined, please visit my page and make a donation.

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