Lori was part of the Goose Creek High School team.  The team only formed a few days before the event when Lori's daughter was asked to sing the national anthem in the starting ceremonies.  Even though Lori and her daughter were both new to Relay for Life, they were very enthusiastic about the event.  I expect to see both of them next year. … [Read more...]

Mandy was part of CPM Federal Credit Union's team.  I walked over to their campsite unannounced and simply asked if anyone would volunteer their reasons for being at the relay.  She was one of two people who stepped forward to tell their story. … [Read more...]

This is a podcast taken the night of the lower Berkeley relay.  Stephanie's team (Hanahan Elementary) was at the campsite next to mine. Many of the teams on the field that night were from local schools, and the teachers who went to work very early on a Friday morning were staying up late on a Friday night/Saturday morning for a good cause. … [Read more...]

Jimmy and I have attended the same church for several years.  He is a man who greatly loves his community, his family and God.  Last year he was unable to attend Relay, but he still helped the church team in any way he could.  I look forward to having Jimmy at the event this year. … [Read more...]

This is my first year doing relay with Patti, but we've gone to church together for several years.  I've seen her joy while talking about her family.  I've shared meals with her.  I've seen her deal with her own medical issues and tragedy in her own life.  I am glad to have her on my Relay team this year, and I know the event will be better with her there. Thanks for doing the podcast, Patti. … [Read more...]

After work Virginia came to help prepare for the Common Ground Dinner and a Dream program.  During the program she staffed the bake sale table, and she stayed after to help clean up.  While we were preparing for the event, I convinced her to record her reasons for Relay.  She kept her recording short and sweet, but her actions are the true testament to her words. … [Read more...]

As I stated in Stephanie's 'Why I Relay' post, I won't give away what anyone has to say.  Most of the time, anything I would add would be inadequate compared to the heartfelt statements already expressed.  I will note for the blog readers that Tim and Stephanie are newlyweds at the time of the writing of this post, and anyone who meets the two of them can tell how much they mean to each other. Thanks for doing the podcast on short notice Tim. … [Read more...]

Last year, I decided to make a podcast about why I participated in Relay for Life.  This year I decided to get friends and other Relay participants to provide their reasons.  I started with my friends Tim and Stephanie Zartman.  I won't give anything away about their reasons.  I encourage you to listen for yourself.  If you want to support Relay for Life, there is still time.  Tim, Stephanie and I will be out on May 6th and 7th at the Lower Berkeley Relay.  We'd love to have you out there with us, and we'd love any support you can give us to meet our goal to the American Cancer Society this … [Read more...]