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Why Relay for Life? 

When I first became involved with Relay for Life at Shepherd University, I was motovated to participate in honor of family and friends who had cancer.  After my father lost his battle with lung cancer I walked with a very heavy heart in memory of him. Then when my daughter, Heather became a nurse and started working in oncology, I found another reason to walk. Hearing what her days are like and seeing how much she cares about each of her patients.  I started to walk in support of her and all of the doctors and nurses who devote their lives to ending this desease. Now, I walk for all of these reasons, but today I'm adding one more.

Today I am also walking for our Shepherd Students.  I hear them talking about what Relay means to them.  I know for many it is a very personal journey.  For others, it's about being part of something bigger than themselves, a way to giveback. For some it's as basic as saving lives.

This year I relay in Honor, in Memory, in Support, and for our students! Students who put their hearts and souls into the Relay for Life event at Shepherd University. 

Please support my efforts to fight back against cancer by making a donation or joining my Relay For Life® team. You can make a one-time gift or increase your impact by making a monthly donation to support the cause.


Your efforts will help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information, advocate for all people to have access to screening and treatment, and offer free programs and services to improve the quality of life for people facing cancer. By being a part of Relay, we are joining a worldwide movement to help defeat cancer for future generations.

Cheer me on!