Relay for Life

Saturday night Me, the boys, Michelle, Casey, Peyton and Mama headed out to South Central to Pitt County's Relay for Life event. Shame on me but I have never attended one of these events. I was so amazed at the number of people attending, the activities that were going on to raise money to fight Cancer, and the humbleness that I felt as I passed each paper bags that outlined the football field. Each one of these bags represented a person who had died from the horrible disease, Cancer. (Did I mention that there were 100's of them) They were all lit with a candle that showed right through the white thin bags. This light seemed to serve the purpose of making the name on each one of these bags shine forever. People were walking lap after lap all hours of the night just to raise money and awareness of Cancer. I don't know about you but I alone can fill up both hands (+) with those who have suffered, is suffering, or has pasted away with the dreaded disease of Cancer. I can't think of a better way to celebrate those who have survived, those who have passed, and those who are fighting to survive than the Relay for Life event. Please pray for all of those who are fighting Cancer and their families. Lord give them the strength to continue to live for you! I ask special prayer for Guy Carraway (my uncle) that I love so very much and Pat Adams, high school friend's mom. Follow Mrs. Adams courageous battle with cancer at her blog http://porkchopqueen.blogspot.com/

Here are some pictures of our night! Here is one of the bags that represented each Cancer victim

I tried to capture how the bags were placed around the field

I loved the way they placed bags in the stands to spell HOPE. The other side spelled out CURE!

Landon and Casey having fun at one of the booths!

Landon really enjoyed himself. Casey bought him a mask from some little girls walking around trying to raise money.

What a cute idea! One of the booths allowed you to make your own cupcake from different flavors and toppings! You know Landon loved that.

Landon's finished product. It was gone in about 20 seconds!