I think it is safe to say that almost everybody in the United States has a family member, friend or friend of a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Personally, my Mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer when I was only in 11th grade. Today I am proud to say that she has been cancer free for 5 years and counting. The fact is that cancer has an impact on everyone in the world someway or somehow. That is why we all need to relay against it. Supporting the cause of cancer is something that I wish I had done earlier and is something that I urge everyone to do. I am saddened that it took my Mothers diagnosis to wake me up and realize how much work there is to be done. Every little bit helps and brings us closer to getting a grip on this terrible disease. For those who do not already know relay for life is this Saturday on November 22, 2008. Be there and support cancer!!!
With relay for life coming up this Saturday I can’t help to think about a very emotional speech that the great NC State Basketball Coach, Jimmy V gave during the 1993 ESPY awards just before cancer took his life.
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