So, after 2 very FULL Days of Relay for Life I have a brain full of Relayness, and not a single photo to show for it, I didn't even bring my camera, I'm not sure what my deal is. Any ways, I digress.
I took Friday off so I could be at the Relay Summit. Last year I only got to attend one day, and I wasn't as clueless going into it this year as I was last year, I knew what I signed up for and I was excited about it!
Day One started off with Lunch, then a couple of looong sessions where we learned about leadership stuff, and then we had a dinner and got to meet Pat Flynn "The Mother Of Relay". She was with Dr. Gordy Klatt in his first years of developing the Relay for Life event, it was pretty exciting ... that is, if you're a Relay dork like myself. By the end of the day, my bag was full of Relay schwag, and my brain was full of ideas.
Today I showed up (albeit a little late) in time for opening session where they recognized Survivors and Caregivers while playing "I will Stand by you" by Rascal Flatts, I proudly report that was my only tears of the day, and to be fair... we played that song at Mom's funeral, and it was the last time I had heard it.
I digress, again. I really enjoyed being with and networking with my Relay friends. I met so many new people this year, (more than last year). I worked really hard to break out of my shell and talk to people outside of my committee - I mean, that's how you steal borrow ideas, right relayers?
I won't bore you with the details - UNLESS YOU WANT ME TO... but it was a great year at Summit, and I have already found myself saying "I can't wait till next year!"
Relay. Everyday. In a Little way!!!
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