Relay for Life

This weekend we had the most wonderful time giving back to our community and sharing the experience with our children. On Friday night we attended Relay for Life which is an American Cancer Society fundraiser. The event started at six in the evening and ran throughout the night until the next day at noon. My daughter's favorite part of Relay is the butterfly tent where she was able to get a little mini make-over. The tent is in memory of a Plant City High School girl who lost her own battle with cancer five years ago. Both of my sons enjoy the Limbo Line which neither of them was limber enough this year to win. Once it gets dark, the  lights are dimmed and there is a candlelight walk around the track in silence to remember all those who we have lost to the terrible disease. I don't know how much my children understand cancer, but what I do know is that they will remember the wonderful times that they had at Relay for Life and hopefully continue the habit if giving back to the community.