An Emotional Night

I don’t know how many of you have ever participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, but if you have not yet experienced this overnight event…DO IT! This year, as well as last year,  we hosted demonstrations of our Teen Boxing Class and our Traditional Adult Boxing class. However, this was our first year raising money as “Team Striking Beauties”. A SPECIAL THANKS to all of our team members, gym members and friends for all of your efforts and support! Together, we raised over $2800! We also spent the night walking the North Attleboro track, watching movies on the big screen tv and camping out in sleeping bags and a tent! What a magical, emotional evening. Walking the track and reading all of the names of loved ones lost to this horrible disease, then seeing the comforting words HOPE and CURE spelled out in the glow of the candles lining the bleachers. There is nothing more uplifting than being in the presence of hundreds of people who have come together for a single purpose. People who may never have met before but who share the same sadness over losing a loved one as well as the same determination to eradicate this deadly disease. The atmosphere was one of power and strength, of tears and laughter, of love and disgust and of peace and tranquility. It was a magical, emotional night never to be forgotten.

A very, very special thank you to all of our members, family and friends who donated and helped us reach our goal. You supported “Team Striking Beauties” in so many ways.  Thank you.

And the night would not have been as nearly as successful were it not for these wonderful women-Helena, Kathy, Sharryn, Sandra, Kali, Serin, Tracey, Sherri, and Rachel. Without your relentless money raising, you tireless walking and your passionate dedication, Team Striking Beauties would never have reached Bronze level!

Lastly, an extra special thank you to my children and husband for all of your help and support.

Looking forward to next year’s Relay for Life and determined to make it even more successful than this year’s event!