On April 27th, 2013, the Menifee Relay for Life was introduced to Team Sal with almost 90 team members out of the 538 participants at the entire event. We were the largest team at the Relay and in second place out of 23 teams for the most money raised….next year we will raise more! We raised $9,907.50! Almost $10,000!!! What a great beginning for Team Sal!
The money was raised for the American Cancer Society to help fund research, programs such as the Hope Lodge and Road to Recovery that helps cancer patients that need transportation to and from treatments. Every dollar raised helps us come closer to finding a cure!
Cancer has affected millions and will continue if we don’t do something! Participating in a Relay for Life is just one way you can help. If you haven’t been to a Relay for Life, it is an experience that will change your perspective on cancer patients and their families. Cancer is not cured over night. There are cancer patients that fight for years, some win and unfortunately some do not. This is why we need to do everything we can to help win this battle. Cancer does not care about your age, ethnicity, sex, education, or financial status. Anyone can get it!
Our daughter’s classmate asked, “Is there a cancer that is worse than other cancers or what kills you faster?” All cancers can be deadly, granted there are cancers that can be “cured” with a chemo pill or radiation treatment, but did you know that years later that the cancer can come back in your body somewhere else. A cancer patient has to live their lives every day, every week, every year wondering if it has returned. This is why a cancer patient has to stay positive and enjoy life! This is also why we need to find what causes cancer and create a cure that will prevent all cancers!
If you would like to donate to the American Cancer Society, please go to Team Sal Menifee Relay for Life. All funds are tax deductible and go directly to the American Cancer Society.
