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07/03/2009: "Remembering and Honoring Those Touched By Cancer..."

Relay For Life® offers the opportunity to remember people who have lost their lives to cancer and honor those who have won their battle. One of the most moving parts of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony.

As the sun sets over campsites and darkness falls, the night is brightened by the glow of illuminated bags called Luminaria, each of which has a special meaning. Some celebrate those who have battled cancer and have lived to tell their stories. Many remember the lives of those who have been lost to this terrible disease. All represent someone special who has been profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to fight back in their honor.

Our family has remembered many...post yours here...

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Isn't it sad that we have to purchase this many- all lost to cancer..someday, we have to find a cure.

La said on Tuesday, July 7th @ 03 :09 PM CST

I would also like to purchase a luminary for Heddy Bittel.

Kim said on Tuesday, July 7th @ 12 :36 PM CST

Mom, thanks so much for including Jonathan. I have a post I need to put up for a fundraiser for in his benefit...

I'm proud of everyone who did this... it's such a fantastic thing and I always wear my LiveStrong bracelet proudly. You all get pink checks for heaven!

Erin said on Tuesday, July 7th @ 10 :42 AM CST

I got my Mom.

Sue said on Sunday, July 5th @ 05 :04 AM CST

We got Kevin Stewart and Jonathan Ozemek and survivors Leona Lauster and Pam Culver.

Kim and Clark said on Saturday, July 4th @ 08 :23 AM CST

We got Leo Carroll and survivor, Olga Carroll.

Carrolls said on Friday, July 3rd @ 12 :14 PM CST

Baldy DiSanto and Marianne Heald and for survivors, Andy Drahms and Paula Hickey.

Hot Mama said on Friday, July 3rd @ 12 :13 PM CST

We got Baldy DiSanto, Bernard DiSanto, Marianne Heald and Mary Salerno.

La & Linda said on Friday, July 3rd @ 12 :12 PM CST

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