Most of us have been touched by cancer.  It seems rare that a person doesn't have a family member or friend who's dealt with this terrible disease. 

We are proud to take part in our local Realy For Life, which is The American Cancer Society's only fundraiser.  We've been participants, team leaders, and a co-chairmmen for this wonderful celebration of life.  

Teams of 10-15 people commit to walking or running laps (usually one person walks for one hour) - on a track from 7pm Friday to 7am Saturday. The events are held over night to represent that cancer never sleeps.  Each team pays a $100 entry fee - usually sponsored by a local business - and each team member commits to raising pledges of at least $100.

The relays are a purposeful way to honor those who have faced cancer first hand, while raising much needed money for cancer research.   These wonderful family events include entertainment, the survivors lap, a special dinner for cancer survivors, and the highlight of the evening - the lighting of the luminarias to honor survivors and lost loved ones.

The Pikes Peak Relay will be held on June 27th.  Contact the Colorado Springs branch of The American Cancer Society at 719-636-5101 for more information.  Or, log on to the website.

Ken and Sandy Wickham, the authors of this article, are REALTORS® with RE/MAX Real Estate Group in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO, and they welcome your real estate inquiries. To contact them, visit their website.