March 15, 2008

We Laughed, We Cried, We Walked For Hours, We had No Sleep But Boy! Did We Have Some Fun

The Relay For Life was one of the best events I have ever been involved in. The whole thing was very emotional and there were plenty of tears. The opening lap was for Survivors then every one walk for the first 1/2 hour then it was fun and games until the Candle Light Ceremony. It so beautiful seeing all the candles light up the walking track. Once the candles were all burning there was a minute walking in silence while showing photos of people who have lost their fight with cancer. Then back to the fun and games for the rest of the night. Everyone walked the last 15 minutes I counted 220 people. Pretty darn good for our first relay. QLD cancer told us we wouldn't get more the 8 teams first time, we had 18.

The Survivor's lap....................... Myself and my two girls were the first through the purple arch. (we are wearing orange Abbey & I were both on the committee) Keely is walking behind us.



Abbey Me Heidi Aunty Vicki
and Charlie during the
survivors lap








Keely & Heidi getting ready for the three legged race

















Mr Relay Whoops Sorry Miss

Relay 2008





I sold the dresses and pageant question during

the night. received good money for both


Thomas playing blind soccer. The Juniors won over the Senior soccer team.




Idol Relay 2008 Keely is singing but didn't win









We also had a poker run,blanket volley ball,Yoga, a frozen shirt comp (very funny), movies, bed time stories(didn't work), crazy laps, limbo, lots of games for the kids and plenty more.






For a gold coin donation I took anybody who didn't walk around in the golf buggy. There was also a lady who just had a bone marrow transplant that I took around every hour or so.








The Candle Light Ceremony nearly 500 tea light lit up the track.

Thomas was part of the entertainment


I will post more photos soon.




Bye

3 comments:

Jodi Dolbel said...

Congrats on the relay for life!!!
Looked like a great night.
I bet your pleased you can stop worrying about it now... time to plan for next year!!!!

PS... I can show you how to build a balloon arch that wont require people holding it in place for next year too!!!

But it looked awesome!!!

The Richens said...

HI TRACEY
Well done Love you all and see you soon
LOVE MUM AND COLIN XXXXXXXXX

Brenda said...

Looks like you all had so much fun. Oh by the way you've been tagged!