I have been a committed participant of my mom's Relay-for-Life team, Margot's Semicolons, for 11 years now. Each year was filled with new memories with the people that have been my family's biggest supporters. Raising money for the American Cancer Society, ACS, is one of the most rewarding experiences you can be a part of. With each donation, the web page will tell you what can be used with the amount of money you choose and every little bit helps more than you realize. The Relay-for-Life is one of the best ways to get involved with finding a cure for cancer and helping be a part of the team that put an end to cancer.

Being involved with raising money for the ACS has taught me to cherish every moment life has given me. It can be taken away unexpectedly in the matter of a second. Health is a blessing and I have learned to be so grateful for it because it dictates the rest of your life. Walking the track for 24 hours is a special experience because you will come across several inspiring people that have gone through so much more than they look like they did. Hearing cancer survivor stories gives me so much more motivation to do everything I can to contribute to the ACS. Cancer survivors are stronger than anyone I know because of the amount of pain they have endured. They have the most positive attitudes and outlooks on life that influence me to do the same.

Cancer impacts too many innocent lives that with each Relay-for-Life, the American Cancer Society is that much closer to ending the disease. Being a member of the Relay-for-Life means to me that I am helping one patient at a time celebrate more birthdays. Hopefully during my lifetime I will be able to witness a cure for cancer that will change the course of millions of people's lives. Be a part of the race to end cancer.