A day to honor SURVIVORS – Relay for Life, Brentwood CA
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Brentwood’s Relay for Life event was held yesterday at Liberty High’s Ohmstede Field. Teams gathered early in the morning with the Survivors Lap starting at 9:30 AM. As I walked with hundreds of other purple shirted “survivors”, I was humbled as fellow team members cheered us and clapped for our journey and success. It was a day (24 hours) of sharing, crying and laughing.
Our small but mighty team from Summerset, the Summerset Originals, raised over $8000 for patient support, risk reduction, and detection/treatment. The blowing winds kept the temperatures nice, but eliminated many tarps/temporary team covers. Teams sold and donated services for the cause. My vet, Brentwood Family Pet Care was there offering animal cancer screenings for a small donation and donated several raffle items for the cause. Team “Doodle Paws” had a raffle for a new born puppy and a beautiful quilt. Two churches (Brentwood Community United Methodist Church and Kaleidoscope thru Byron United Methodist Church) also donated quilts. Kaleidoscope Programs offer hope and assistance to cancer patients.
At dusk, the luminaries were lit remembering all who have passed. It was truly touching as I walked past the decorated and lit luminary bags with names. In addition, all of those honored had their names scrolling on a large screen in the darkness and quiet of the evening. Treasure your health and your family, and if you have an opportunity to participate in Brentwood’s 2011 Relay for Life, DO IT!