What an inspirational day...

Yesterday, Robert and I spent the day at the Relay for Life event in Ventura, CA. This was my fist RFL and it most certainly will not be my last.

We visited with hundreds of people that were there for different reasons, but most of all...they were all there for the same reason. This was a truly inspirational day, but a day to also realize how many people's lives are effected by cancer.

Speaking with a representative from the American Cancer Society, I learned that there are over 300 Relay for Life Events in CA alone and in 2009 RFL events are being held in over 21 countries.

I was amazed at how well organized the RFL event was. I was also amazed at the purple shirts (these folks are cancer survivors) that were being worn, their stories and diverse demographics of the people wearing them. This disease strikes all types...old, young, men, women. Cancer does not discriminate!

For over 25 years now, the American Cancer Society has partnered with communities worldwide to bring Relay for Life to the forefront of the fight on cancer. As much as it is a huge effort internationally, RFL is still very much a grassroots effort developed and built by a community of people who have a passion to fight this horrific disease.

I absolutely look forward to our next Relay for Life!