Yesterday (Sat. June 2nd) we went to Aunt Linda's Relay for Life near her hometown. She has been involved with the event for several years as a cancer survivor, committee chair, and team captain. The event is held in cities and counties throughout the country and raises money for research for the American Cancer Society. Even though the Relay is held for a serious purpose, it had its share of lighthearted moments, and we enjoyed time with family. Emma also created several crafts at various fundraising booths and walked around the track more times than we could count. At sunset, the luminaries lined the track to honor and memorialize cancer patients. We honored Aunt Linda and our cousin Kim, and remembered Grandpa Coe, Aunt Clara, Aunt Christine, and family friend Lila. Emma seemed to understand the seriousness of the ceremony and was silent through two trips around the track with only the lights of the candles glowing.
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