I Relay because my Mum's best friend Mary has battled cancer and won twice! When she was receiving treatment I was working in the local hospital so I used to go down and sit with her through her chemotherapy sessions. She did not deserve to be going through that and I do not believe anyone should have to. I also Relay for my Nana, my Father in Law, Uncle Kev, Lyn and Keith who are all survivors. I hope one day no one else will hear the words' you have cancer'. I am working towards that day.

Sarah Eagle
Community Development Manager Relay For Life
American Cancer Society


I Relay because I need to think that I am making some sort of difference in the fight against cancer. I have lost my father, both grandfathers, an aunt, an uncle, my sister-in-law, and most recently my dog to this horrible disease. Just yesterday, I received news that another uncle has been given two months to live after being recently diagnosed with lung cancer. He lost his wife to the same disease three years ago. My friend Cecile, for whom I Relay this year, is the only person in my circle who has survived the dreaded “C” word. Hopefully, through my small efforts to raise money and awareness, we will one day live in a world that is cancer-free and where everyone will be a ‘survivor’.

Linda Hudson
2008 Chairperson
Relay For Life of Arcadia


I Relay because my family has had the misfortune of being affected by cancer several times. My brother had leukemia when we were kids. Thankfully, he is now a survivor. My cousin lost his battle several years ago. My grandmother lost her battle too. Two of my uncles have also lost the battle (one recently) and my father is currently fighting his own battle. Ironically, most of the battles in my family started after I started working with the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life is very close to my heart and has helped me feel like I can make a difference so that others won't have to fight this dreadful battle someday.

Tony Escamilla
Relay for Life 2008
Online/Website Chairperson