Relay For Life Sat June 9, 2012 FREEDOM PARK

We are registered once again for the Relay For Life in Medford, NJ!

2012 Relay For Life of MEDFORD, NJ a "Top Ten Relay"

June 9-10, 2012 (8:00 AM-8:00 AM)

 

Team Donations for 2012 Started Already- THANKS!

Our team is registered for 2012 and already some fundraising has begun! Team member Kim Ballinger is holding a Mary Kay fundraiser. My teacher's union from Mt. Ephraim schools recently held a "Pink Day" and for the privilege of wearing pink and jeans- donated to our team. Thanks to all the early supporters!

Team Survivor Luminaries

Congratulations to the 2011 Surf Team!

Congratulations to the 2011 Surfin' For A Cure Team! You did a great job! We had to play "tag team" this year as there were so many conflicts- but I am so proud and happy that so many signed up anyway and contributed. Pictured above is Mary, Cappie, Deirdre, Spencer, Hannah & Charles. Nancy & George Ballinger attended for the Survivor Lap. George Jr, Evan & Noah came for the evening. Others contributed online and in other ways.

The weather was threatening most of the time and relay was cut short at 11 pm due to lightening in the area- however it was wonderful that all the major ceremonies were held. So far, our team raised $1265 for the American Cancer Society! The event has raised over $241,000 so far. Donations may be accepted through the end of August. THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!

Relay for Life of Medford Facebook Fan Page

 I have been enjoying administrating the Facebook persona and now a new Fan Page for our relay. Check out the Fan Page and "like" us on Facebook!



Relay For Life of Medford Fan Page!

Small team big spirit! Because cancer never sleeps...

Things evolve.. this year the relay is on the same day as a big BBQ at my church. So most of my team is highly involved with the church and are running that event. Many have sent in donations to the team anyway! I think it presents an opportunity for me to order take out BBQ and bring it to the relay for dinner! My mom will be there with me. The Smith's are coming. I can't stay overnight this year because I have to be in Pennsylvania the next day for a wedding shower for a relative. So it will be different this year. But my daughter, who is a college senior, is coming and still helping to organize a team of Shawnee HS alumni. She just organized a big college team at West Chester for their relay back in April. So it's two relays for her and half of one for me this year!

One thing is for certain, cancer never sleeps. They say that is a reason for the relay being an overnight affair. Cancer never sleeps. At my present school job they were raising money for a young teacher who is undergoing chemotherapy and cannot work his usual summer job. And my old friend who was diagnosed at the same time as me, same surgery on same day, same treatment, same everything except for luck- she is now stage 4 with cancer in her liver. Cancer never sleeps.

Mammo time--- same for you? Other screenings?

Had my annual mammogram today at SJ Radiology in Voorhees. They treat me right. But it's always fraught with anxiety eventhough a lucky 10 year survivor. Are you due for a mammogram? Another kind of cancer screening? If so- just DO IT! Make the appointment today. I am LIVING PROOF that early (or just in a nick of time?) detection saves lives. DO IT!