pinkfeet photography: remember. fight back. celebrate.

those were the words that described the 2008 american cancer society Relay for Life. i can't begin to explain that spirit that was on that field. the sea of purple was overwhelming. everyone who was wearing purple, was a survivor of cancer. we met so many friends. so many amazing people helped out "team gavin" as it was our first time doing this walk.

team gavin raised over $3000 for the american cancer society.

we even had one crazy team member and his two children (who each raised over $100 themselves) stay the entire 24 hours!!!

my legs ached. but it was a good ache. when i would start to complain, one of my "loving" team members would kindly remind me that at least I am aching, there were people there walking going through chemo, there were people there walking with only one leg, and there were people (like our team) who were walking for those who were no longer with us. so, i carried on.

I walked a total of 17.29 miles. They may not seem like a lot, but to me, that wasn't the point. we were there, to celebrate Gavin's short but precious life. we were there to bring awareness to the rare form of cancer that he had. we were there, walking the walk in support of his two wonderful parents and show them that they are not alone. they have us to walk beside them.

team gavin, i am SO proud of you!

there is no finish line, until we find a cure

the amazing group of gals that took "team gavin" under their wings!

a friend, who happens to be a survivor, his mom & his daughters. he was also my gentle reminder to keep going. thanks chris!

my amazing friend kelley, who walked the entire day with me on saturday. over 14 miles on saturday alone!!

gavin's loving parents. i caught this picture of them, as they were walking the track, hand in hand, reading the luminaries. they are two amazing people whom i love dearly.

two of the luminaries that were made in loving memory of gavin. these were lit, right in front of our tent. (yes the picture is very blurry. by the end of the night, my legs were shaking pretty bad)