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Heading to Las Vegas this weekend for the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life"

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Metro Life Homes RS-78439 / BRE #01708344

Heading to Las Vegas this weekend for the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life"

My neice lives in Henderson and each year she and her husband sponsor a team to raise funds for the American Cancer Society by sponsoring a booth at the Relay for Life.

You can read all about it and/or make a donation here: 

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=15858192&pg=personal&fr_id=22021

Our team is called the Castaway Crew.

You'll see my niece and her husband, Rick and Theresa Wood, and also my sister, Jennie Zimmerman on the list.  Jennie is a survivor of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma for over 30 years now.

The event is very cool, and each team has at least one member circling a track for the 24-hour period at the stadium.

They also have a Luminaria, which is a special candlelight vigil with the names of family members and friends we've lost to cancer.

Also on the site, you can make your donation in memory of someone, and there name will be on a scrolling list on the site.

This year, I donated in memory of my aunt Josephine Marlo, who I loved so much.  She was good peeps, always easy going, always laughing.  She died of breast cancer many years ago.

I am also going to be in the booth.  In addition to my donation, I have purchased the items to prepare and sell Antioxidant Smoothies and Healthy Multigrain Chips with fresh guacamole, non-fat cheese and salsa!!

Comments(8)

Rita Fong
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 - Marion, AR
Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

Good for you, Ralph, hope you sell lots of the goodies at the booth. they sound wonderful to me.

Apr 23, 2010 02:48 AM
Stephanie Reynolds
Integrity First Financial Group, Inc. - Santee, CA
East County San Diego Homes 619-838-4408

This is a wonderful event and they are done all over the country. It is wonderful for your family to be participating! We have lost too many people in our family to cancer and we always participate when they are in our town. Have a great weekend!

Apr 23, 2010 04:54 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Have a splendid time!  It is supposed to be beautiful this weekend after our mid week rain and cold snap!

Apr 23, 2010 04:57 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Good Luck Ralph! This sounds like a great event. The luminara sounds so pretty and what a tribute. Good luck in your booth, that smoothie sounds like a good idea. 

Apr 23, 2010 01:46 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Ralph we have all been touch by this plague.  Good you can participate with family members in a worthy cause.

Apr 23, 2010 04:30 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Sorry I missed you in Vegas Ralph, I am on the other side of the World! Maybe next time and I hope you enjoyed the event and Las Vegas!

Vegas Bob

Apr 26, 2010 05:58 PM
Gary Swanson
Century 21 Harris & Taylor - Grants Pass, OR

Hi Ralph.  I hope a lot of money is raised for the American Cancer Society.  I can't think of a better cause.  Unfortunately, I imagine most all of us have lost someone to cancer.

Apr 27, 2010 05:06 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

So Ralph how was your trip? Did you go to "City Center?" Did you see Vegas Bob?

May 06, 2010 04:59 PM