The Light of Hope

Another event at the Relay for Life is the Luminary Ceremony. Following is what is written on the ACS website:

For many people who attend Relay For Life®, one of the most moving parts of the event is the Ceremony of Hope. As the light dims over campsites and team members complete laps, the night is brightened by the glow of lighted bags called luminaria, each of which has a special meaning. Some luminaria celebrate the survivorship of people who have battled cancer and lived to tell the tale. Many commemorate the lives of those who have been lost to this disease. All represent a person who has been profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to be touched by that experience.

You too can help spread the light of hope and honor or remember those in your life who have been touched by this disease.

Please light a candle in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one who has had cancer. You can honor a cancer survivor by placing their name under "In Honor of," or you can remember someone who was lost to cancer by placing the name under "In Memory of." Each individual’s name will appear on a luminaria and each will be lit at the ceremony to shine as a beacon of hope for others.

Your contribution will help save lives, give hope, and empower people through the American Cancer Society and its lifesaving mission.

Our team has decided to have a night where we will make these bags for anyone who would like to pay tribute to a friend or loved one. This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. All proceeds will be given to them at the event. Each bag cost $10.00. We will personalize them with the name and message provided from you.

Please leave your tribute in the comment section (which will be shared with everyone here) and mail your donation. If sending a check, please make out to ACS or American Cancer Society.

Your bag will be decorated and placed on the track before the ceremony.

Our family will have 10 bags on the track:
In Memory of: Richard Inskeep (Papa)
In Memory of: Johnny Marquardt
In Honor of: Katie Long
In Honor of: Joyce Bergman
In Honor of: Katrina Schroeder
In Honor of: Pam Recchia
In Honor of: Chantal Coronel
In Honor of: Pat Murphy
In Honor of: Joy Ellis
and me...In Honor of: Traci Murphy