My experience with relay for life is one I will not forget. I don't participate in a lot of things through my work, mostly because student life keeps me busy. However, when Derin Harvey approached me about relay for life, I felt strongly that this was something I needed to do. I appreciate how hard Derin worked to make us all aware of the importance of cancer research and how each of us has been affected by cancer in some way. Upon thinking about how I have been affected personally, I remembered that my aunt, my grandma, and my grandpa had all passed away from cancer.During the opening ceremonies, a woman talked about her battle with cancer and how she would not give up, and she spoke on behalf of thousands of others. There were many Cancer survivors there, including our own Derin Harvey. I was very touched as I thought about all of the hundreds of thousands of fearless people that fight cancer everyday to stay alive; for their kids, their families, and themselves. I loved the feeling of walking and running the track for something that I knew was a great cause. I have a new found respect for cancer survivors and the families of those lost to cancer. I will always be willing to show my support for the fight of cancer. Thank you Derin for including us in this wonderful experience!
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