2010 Relay For Life of Medford
June 19, 2010 at Freedom Park
This will be my 7th year “Relaying”. I really became passionate about Relay after seeing firsthand what this undiscriminating disease can do. I watched helplessly as my cousin was diagnosed, treated and finally succumbed all under a year’s time. I swore then that I would help to make a difference. That is why I Relay.
More and more cancer has become a part of my life. There isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t hear of someone being newly diagnosed or that someone lost the fight. My Mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer just about two years ago. She had chemo, surgery then more chemo and is doing great. Cancer is stubborn and she is on a monthly low dose chemo. Cancer may be stubborn, but Mom is even more determined to beat it. She has an incredible attitude which is key! I now know and really appreciate what it means to be a care giver!
I not only “RELAY” to raise money but to raise AWARENESS! Cancer doesn’t discriminate. Cancer doesn’t care about age, race or gender. We need to be vigilant. We need to go to our doctors for check-ups. Get your mammogram, colonoscopy, CA-125 Blood test. Don’t bury your head in the sand and think this won’t happen to me or my loved ones because it can. EARLY DETECTION IS KEY!!!
Please make a donation to me or join my team. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/SamKahuila2010
You are helping deliver the hope that future generations will not have to endure cancer threatening the lives of their friends and family. Like me, you have the power to fight back against a disease that affects millions.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer please call The American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to www.cancer.org for information on treatment, decision tools, support recourses and their wonderful programs like “Look Good…Feel Better” , Road To Recovery” etc. It is a great organization staffed by knowledgeable and caring people.
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