The picture below is our original team. We were known as “Karen’s Team” in her honor. In the picture, you will notice my mom (with the pink corsage and purple survivor’s sash) and one of her best friends, Carolyn Oster (standing and wearing the yellow shirt, on the right). My mom’s journey with breast cancer lasted nearly three years. Carolyn was there to support her throughout the relentless battle. And on the day of my mom’s funeral, Carolyn received her own diagnosis of cancer. She, too, fought a dignified and courageous battle for as long as she was able.
It’s now been over five years, and nearly two years, since these beautiful women have been gone. It’s now up to us to carry the torch in their memory and to empower ourselves and those around us to take action. Did you know that 1.3 million new cancer diagnoses will be made this year?
But we can all make a difference.
There is hope.
This year, we’ve changed our team name. We’re now known as “Karen and Carolyn’s Team” in honor of these two amazing and inspirational women.
If you’ve never witnessed the amazing event that the Relay for Life is, I highly suggest you find one in your community and check it out. It’s a 12-hour walk through the night, full of laughter, games, fun, remembrance, tears and hope. It’s a night of community like you’ve never witnessed.
You can follow this link to our Team Page. If you are able, please make a tax-deductible donation to support our efforts. Bill and the kids will be walking with me, so just click on any of our names to donate.
Thank you!!
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