Stand Up

I stand for my Mom.

I stand for people that are forced to make health care decisions based on their income. I stand for the people who have dedicated their lives to treating this horrible disease. I stand for the people who are unable to afford the medicines that prevent nausea and help control pain. I stand for the people that make the choice to participate in a clinical trial, and in their fight, teach everyone more about this disease. I stand for people who donate their time selflessly to educate, investigate and support everyone that is touched by cancer. I stand for the person that now wears my Mom's wig.

I stand for my Father in Law. I stand for my Aunt. I stand for my Grandmother. I stand for my friends.

I stand and I will walk. The initial kick off meetings for Relay for Life starts next week. I will not sit by in my grief and watch the purple shirts walk by. I will walk with them and for them, and I will celebrate.