Cancer – that horrible C word
– has affected us all — maybe, some of us more personally than others but still
don’t we dread that word?
Another C word — cure — is what cancer survivors want — what we all
want for our families, our friends, our readers and their friends and families.
You can help find this cure. Would you donate an autographed copy of your book(s)
for a silent auction to help us?
Your autographed books will be placed in various baskets for silent
auction bidders at A Relay for Life extravaganza to be held on April 13, 2013
at the Abingdon High School, Abingdon, Virginia. In years past, hundreds of
baskets have included Gospel music CD’s, books, gift certificates, personal
supplies, crafts —all donated by businesses and friends of the community. The
top bidder for each basket will be the lucky winner.
My friend, Luedell, knows first-hand about breast cancer because at
age 69 she became a survivor. She started the Washington County Breast Cancer
Support Group for cancer survivors and to help find that elusive cure. For the
past four years, her support group has been the top money raiser in the
community division of Relay for Life, netting more than $14,000 each year. Now they
plan the largest Relay for Life event that the county has seen.
Money
received through the silent auction, private donations and sales of 800 tickets
to a concert event following the auction, hopefully, will surpass all previous
years. The Southern Gospel concert headliner is Billy Hodges, who formerly sang
tenor with Dollywood’s Kingdom Heirs. Other performers include Chosen Harmony,
Amanda Faith Helton, Holston River Boys, Duty Free, Mercy’s Reflections. All
proceeds go to Relay for Life.
Your book or
other generous donation for a silent auction basket may be sent to the Breast
Cancer Support Group, Luedell Bailey, Facilitator, 19060 Woodland
Hills Road, Abingdon, VA. 24210. You will receive an acknowledgement.
Let’s all work for a cure and
Celebrate Life! Celebrate – what a wonderful C word! Thank you!
