Relay For Life

Maggie's Track and Field day was yesterday. This year her school had a "Relay Field Day," which combined the yearly field day with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life fundraiser. In the week's leading up to field day, they learned about cancer prevention and what the Relay signifies, etc. The students were also encouraged to raise funds for the ACS... which Maggie was so excited about! Unfortunately, even at seven years old, Maggie knows of far too many people in her life that have been affected by cancer, and she felt strongly about wanting to help in her own way. While setting up for our annual rummage sale a few weekends ago, Maggie asked if she could save the money from her water/popsicle stand to give to the Relay... and she made almost $50!! 

And, in true Relay for Life fashion, the first lap was a Survivor Lap, where cancer survivors are invited to walk in celebration. Maggie invited her papa and her great-Aunt Kathy to walk. She decorated a luminaria bag in honor of both of them. 

I'm so incredibly proud of my girl... and super impressed with the way her school brought the Relay to level that was relatable even to first graders...teaching about cancer awareness and community involvement at the same time. Oh, and my kid? She raised almost $1000 for the American Cancer Society. She rocks. 

 Maggie, Aunt Kath, and Papa after the Survivor Lap

This girl loves her papa....