Relay For Life 2011 is an event that lasted the whole night in conjunction of celebration toward cancer survivors. Besides that it was also for those who has lost their loved ones through cancer. Everyone from difference races and background took part in the event as it was a way for them to show their full support for the cause. The whole thing was inspired from Dr Gordan Klatt Washington, who jogged for 24 hours to raise funds for his patients. Through this, it became an annual thing where everyone who supported the idea and wants to play a role in giving hope to patients around the world.
It all at 6 and as it started the event organizer gave a speech of introduction for the Relay where the organizer mentioned encouragement and inspiration for people to "Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back", for the cause of fighting cancer. The first lap began with cancer patients and survivors where we can see the joy and happiness as they had endured the hardship and struggle of cancer. i can really only imagine how difficult it must have been for them. Next, everyone else who participating in the event takes their place in the relay and surprising enough there were also participants from other countries such America and Phillipines.
It continued on until nightfall as their spirit continued on in celebration of fighting cancer. At 8.30pm, The Luminaria took place. This is basically a part where everyone lit up a lantern to honor those who has passed on through their fight with cancer. In the end, everyone went back with a feeling of satisfaction knowing that the fight does not end there. There is always next year to look forward to again and till that time comes back again, We will all pray that everyone that is going through this will come out healthy and live happily.
(Photos was taken by Aiphos Hoo)
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