in Relay for Life as a chaperone
for her Relay team when she was
in high school 12 years ago. It is
an indescribable experience to
participate in this event. First,
the support for cancer survivors
and the memories of those lost
to cancer will bring tears to your
eyes. And then to see the fighting
spirit and joy of life for those same
cancer patients is amazing. We
have all lost loved ones to cancer (I
lost my father, Nelson Leach, and
a brother-in-law, Keith Lovejoy,)
but I truly believe that we have
helped save many others with
Relay for Life events.”
— Jo-Anna Laverriere,
Arundel
day in September, my doctor said
the words to me that I had dreaded since I found my first lump at
17 years old: ‘You have cancer,
Steph.’ Sixteen years of fear came
true that morning. This time it
wasn’t a fibroid adenoma; I had
breast cancer and two children
under 10. I Relay to raise money,
to raise awareness, to feel like I am
doing SOMETHING to keep my
daughter from ever hearing those
words.”
— Stephanie Westphal,
Springvale
– watching them during the
Survivor Lap brings such a smile
to my face. Knowing they have
beaten cancer and seeing them
celebrate! I Relay to remember
– the Luminary Lap is very near
and dear to me. Seeing all the
luminary bags line the track and
knowing what they stand for is
beyond impressive. Not many
dry eyes around the track as the
names are read.”
— Denise Chase, Berwick
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