Monday, August 9, 2010

Almost Time To...

...Start planning and fundraising for the 2011 Virginia Tech Relay For Life!

I can't believe that classes are quickly approaching but that means that the next season of the VTRelay is also about to arrive.  I honestly cannot wait to see what great new ideas this year's committee members will bring to an already fantastic event, there is always room for growth.

This year will be my 4th and last year as a participant of VTRelay as an undergrad and it's extremely bittersweet.  I want this year to be the biggest it's ever been (which is something we've accomplished every where that I've been at VT) and arrive quickly so we can see the growth, but at the same time I never want the planning to end.   VTRelay will always hold a special place in my heart, not only because I'm a huge supporter of finding a cure for cancer but also because of all the fantastic friends I have made through Relay in the last 3 years.

There are some people that regardless of when I see them, talk to them, or work with them all we can talk about is Relay, no matter what else is going on in our lives.  I can barely get through a whole day without talking with my Relay partner in crime, Annalee, about what we are going to do this year to fundraise thousands of dollars.  We've got some awesome ideas up our sleeves from canning around town/tailgates to a live performance from some local reality tv celebrities (sorry no more info than that until we've got plans in place).  

My goal this year is to raise over a $1000 in memory of my grandmother who I lost last November to cancer.  She is my inspiration to see an end to cancer.  

Keep an eye out for a link to my vtrelay.org webpage to donate once the school year begins.  I wont be able to reach my goal with out the support and donations from friends and family.  

--Until We Find a Cure