Hello everyone! Happy Spring! Joe, the wee-est of the Bablers, here again.
A little less than a year ago, I asked for your support in my school’s local Relay for Life fundraiser and you were all extremely generous in your financial support of this great cause. Last year, the De Forest community raised over $20,000 for Relay for Life and they are trying for a similar goal again. A year ago, the event was held just two months after my mother’s diagnosis. Now, a year later, we all have something to celebrate! Mom will be walking in the survivor’s walk!
Last year I was involved in Relay for Life through my NHS, but this year some friends and I decided to get a team of our own together. The event starts June 9 when we all gather around the high school’s track.
People sent up tents, sell food, walk laps, and generally have a good time until the ceremony begins. The ceremony is aimed to bring hope to those with cancer, and celebrate those who have defeated cancer. They also sell paper bags with sand and a candle in them, which you can donate in memory or honor of a person, for $5 and line them around in the inside of the track. They then turn the stadium lights out and light all the bags for an amazing effect.
Anything you are willing to send is more than enough. In the past, donations of $10 to $50 were normal. If you want, you can send cash and I can buy paper bags and write any names you would like on them. Thank you in advance for your support!
Checks can be made payable to: Relay for Life
Send your donations to:
Joseph Babler
4575 Dennis Drive
Madison, WI 53704