Mom's Messy Miracles: Relay for Life Kick-off

February 1, 2014

Relay for Life Kick-off

We had our kick-off event for Relay for Life today. I started Relay because of my mom, but I Relay now for my kids. My mom is a 13 year breast cancer survivor. I keep Relaying in support of her and in support of finding a cure for the future.

Some quick facts about cancer:

1,665,540: The number of new cancer cases expected to be diagnosed in 2014.

585,720: The number of Americans expected to die of cancer in 2014, about 1,600 people per day.

1 in 235: The number of children who will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20. A total of 15,780 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in children and adolescents in 2014.

For more of these facts, visit the American Cancer Society.




 


Our team certificate for 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think everyone should know where your $1 goes when you donate.

If you'd like to donate to help me reach my goal of just $300 this year, you can do so here.

Our theme this year is Disney, so look out for some more Disney posts- with a Relay twist!
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29 comments:

  1. TheresaFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    Thank you for sharing how the money is spent. It's nice to see that the majority will go towards finding a cure we so desperately need!

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  2. gograhamgoFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    This is such a great organization! What a wonderful way to spread the word as well.

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  3. Robin RueFebruary 3, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    This is a wonderful cause! I participated in a Relay for Life a few years back to support a child in the community that had a rare form of cancer. I hate that disease!!!!

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  4. Veronica SpriggsFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    My mother died of cancer at the young age of 49. This is a great cause and the Disney will keep it fun! It's also good to see how the money is filtered as it eases skepticism.

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  5. Melanie S.February 3, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I don't mind when that a certain portion of my donations go to actually making the organization work, as long as that's really what's happening and it isn't being wasted in inappropriate ways. I love when a charity is so open with exactly where your money is going.

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  6. redheadbabymamaFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Good for you! I am so glad that you are doing Relay for Life, and so happy that these donations are actually going to a good cause! SO important!

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  7. Jennifer BullockFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Love ACS and all that they are doing. Thanks for your hard work for Relay for Life too!

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  8. The Rebel Chick JennFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing! I always donate to the American cancer society!

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  9. StefaniFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I hate thinking that around 1,600 people die a day from cancer. This is such a huge and depressing number. I hope that they find a cure for our next generations.

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  10. KeciaFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Over 1 million new cancer cases in just one year?! That is extremely sad. A cure needs to be found ASAP!

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  11. tessii1February 3, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    I try to help out with donating for research when I can. thats a sad number.

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  12. tessii1February 3, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    ...of how many people die from cancer.

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  13. Karen HartzellFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    I used to participate in a relay for life team. It was great fun for an amazing cause. Good luck and enjoy!

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  14. Pauline CabFebruary 3, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    This is such an informative post. It's sad to see that the number of people affected with cancer are increasing every year. It's everyone's hope to finally find a cure to this.

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  15. Amy DesrosiersFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    I love that Relay for Life supports people fighting cancer! Best of luck earning money for your team! #cancersucks

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  16. jaimemckeeFebruary 3, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    I've done Relay for Life a few times and more recently I did Team in Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Both are great organizations. Can't wait to see what you do with your Disney theme!

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  17. SippyCupMomFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    This is such an amazing event. So awesome you are doing this!

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  18. brettFebruary 3, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    we have had so much fun at relay for life events in the past. fun, but so powerful emotionally.

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  19. Cassie TuckerFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I love doing things for Cancer research, especially after the passing of my father-in-law. I've heard of Relay for Life but have never really looked into that, I'll be changing that later today :)

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  20. KrystalFebruary 4, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I have a friend who coordinates Realy For Life events. I'm so impressed with their mission!

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  21. Joanna SormunenFebruary 4, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    What a wonderful goal! Thank you for sharing this with us!

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  22. A Mom's TakeFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Wow, that makes me really sad seeing the number of children and youth! I can't believe there are that many children that get cancer!!

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  23. melindaFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    great post especially for National Cancer Day. You're doing a great thing.

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  24. shellthingsFebruary 4, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Those numbers are so sad. What a great cause to support.

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  25. Debi@The Spring Mount 6 PackFebruary 4, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    This is such a great cause. I hope you exceed your goal.

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  26. Candy OlivaresFebruary 4, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    So glad yo continue to honor your mother and now your kids. Relay for life is an amazing organization.

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  27. Ashley MFebruary 5, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Finding a cure is so important. I love that so much of each dollar goes directly to benefiting the cause and the people affected.

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  28. Abby BMarch 24, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    I was wondering where you got the information for the dollar info graph you created. I'm on the fundraising committee for my university's Relay and I've always wanted to know how our money is spent, but I've never been able to find that information!

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  29. Christina ShirleyMarch 24, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    I found it online at some point through my local relay training info. It was just saved on my laptop.

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