Why I Relay -- from Daaneth Kivioq

I relay for my RL big sister, Anne Rose Martens, who died from complications of Pancreatic Cancer in January of 2007.

Anne was one of my pillars of strength during my darkest hours, and I relay in her memory. She left behind a legacy of love that will last forever.

I relay for Artistic Fimicoloud, - in RL Stephanie Koslow, killed by breast cancer in May of 2008. "Fimi" was one of the members of the Passionate Redheads Relay Team here in SL. She loved being a part of relay, and her bright spirit inspired us all. When she died, we did not mourn her death, we celebrated her life, because she made each day of her life a celebration, right up until the end.

I relay for my beloved Sabine McGettigan, my SL partner, and the love of my life. Sabine is a ten year survivor of breast cancer, and the Captain of our relay team. She has motivated us all and helped us take our team to new heights. Her driving Passion for life shows in everything she does. That's why our team is called the Passionate Redheads. This year, we have raised over 2.5 Million lindens for the cause - eight times what we were able to raise last year. Sabine leads us, inspires us, and makes us all feel loved.

I relay for all the dedicated scientists, engineers, technicians, nurse, doctors, therapists, and researchers who are working every day to bring us closer to the goal of killing the monster that is cancer.

But most of all, I relay for you. I hope and pray that you who are reading this never hear the words "you have cancer" - but, if, god forfend you ever do - I want to be also able to hear "and we can cure that now."

God Bless You All!

Yours In Service,
Daaneth Kivioq