Relay for Life walk 2009

Relay for Life walk finally here. I know it was a short year of planning and fundraising, but it seemed to far away. In Feb, I went to a Tastefully Simple Conference where they talked about how much money TS consultants had raised for this great cause. I thought it was a great idea and since grandma was just diagnosed in Jan what better time to start a team. With just over 3 months till the walk I had to get a team together and get started.

I asked some close friends and family of course. And from there people just volunteered, which was great. Our team soon hit 11 people and just kinda stayed there. I would send out inspirational emails trying to get them in the mood to raise money. It seemed like most everyone got a slow start. There is nothing wrong with that. Terri Chico was in the lead for the longest time and Rhonda caught up fast. April 4th grandma passed and our hearts were all breaking. It seemed like the world stopped. Then we took time to reflect on how much more this cause meant to us. Then right towards the end the donations started flowing in. I had set a team goal of $800. and we more than doubled it. We are probably close to $1800. I am so proud of everyone who supported us and was on our team as well as all the people who were out there fighting for this cause. Thank you everyone.

Thursday night before the relay i found someone who would reserve us a spot. So Fri lunch Wayne and I went out and set up tent and table so we would know what was going on. After work I went and got Branden from daycare and headed out to Hayden. Him and I unloaded all but the cooler of water. We left that for Wayne. Then slowly the team started to arrive. Friends and family and our supporters. They were all there by our sides. The night started with the survivor lap. WOW the number of survivors was phenominal,including our very own TERRI CHICO. Then the teams started walking one by one as they were called. From there members of the team took turns throughout the night.

I probably walked the least 3 miles(better than nothing). Rhonda and Angie walked all night. WOW. AWESOME job ladies. 12 1/2 miles, 11 miles, Anna 7 miles, Wayne 6 miles....... just lots of hard work all around.

Branden stole Terri's Burrito

Shelby and Branden saying hello

Our crazy camp site

Bag pipes lead the survivor lap

The survivors

The release of tons of purple balloons

Branden watching all the excitement

Here comes our team, Terri, Rhonda, Me Branden and stragglers and more

I see Andy and Angie

Angie showing off :)

Anna came to help out walking and to support, Thanks.

Uncle Fritz and Aunt Barb made it out and Sarah my angel.

The luminary lighting. WOW, emotional.

Here she is again, helping herself to my food :)

Shelby and Branden giving lots of love

Our kid supporters, Jeremy, Greg, Branden and Shelby. What troopers!!!

Our teams luminaries, grandma we love you!!!

Morning came, Wayne Branden and I went to sleep in the Suburban about 330 or so cause the wind got so cold. I woke up at 6 am made Wayne get up. Branden slept a little longer. With an hour left, we walked a couple more laps and then started to straighten up and pack up.

It was a great night, LONG but great. I had so much fun with everyone and look forward to next year. Good Luck Angie.