Why I Relay...

I had the privilege of attending the Relay for Life in Edmonton again this year as one of the official photographers for the Canadian Cancer Society. I started doing this last year with my friend, Hope, and every year, there is a beautiful sight to behold in the "Survivor Lap" that starts each relay and reminds me of why I'm there and why everyone else there is fighting for a cure for cancer. Here is this years winning moment for me:



This woman came around the track in the Survivor Lap and just in front of me around the track were her two daughters (I believe) waiting for her and cheering her on. She called them to come out and they walked hand in hand and I captured this beautiful photo of them. It was so wonderful to see this beautiful inspiring woman on the track and her children at her side, celebrating life and working for a cure together. I hope that they do find a cure in my lifetime, not only for my family, but for all the families out there so that we all can share a beautiful survivor moment like this one with our children someday.



All photos in this post are copyright of the Canadian Cancer Society.