Relay in Shelton fights cancer, raises spirits

SHELTON - On Saturday my husband Ralph and I enjoyed the camaraderie of the Circle of Friends support group during the survivors' luncheon before the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at the Shelton Riverwalk.

I tried to get a photo when people were chatting - and not chewing.

   And there was cake!

Kudos to members of the committee, emergency personnel, Griffin Hospital Center for Cancer Care staff and all who worked hard to plan the luncheon and opening ceremony, and sponsored events to make the Relay for Life a success.

I'm sure I speak for all survivors when I say thank you for everything. 

Cancer survivors take part in the first lap.

My friend Marilyn brought a lovely parasol to keep the sun off of her while she walked.

Here are two of my favorite people/caregivers participating in the caregivers' lap.

This was just one of the many inspirational signs along the way.

I applaud those hearty souls who stayed there at the field overnight. I'm sure that's a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Friends, supporters to gather at Shelton Riverwalk today

My husband Ralph and I will be heading to the Shelton Riverwalk in a little while to be part of the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life.

Looking forward to seeing the ladies who are part of Griffin Hospital's Circle of Friends breast cancer support group.

I'm all ready to don my official Circle of Friends T-shirt!

Ansonia Girl Scouts warm my heart - again

Cadette Troop 60500 earns award, thanks

A gift to cherish.

Yesterday I wrote about the Troop earning Girl Scouting's Silver Award.

In April I wrote about how I appreciated the thoughtfulness the Girl Scouts showed our breast cancer support group, Circle of Friends.


Last night I attended a Circle of Friends meeting at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby. At the meeting I received this pretty key chain fashioned into a breast cancer awareness symbol - one of more than 200 the girls created.

I'm sure a lot of time went into the beading project, and it is much appreciated.
I will carry it with me in my purse as a reminder of the girls' kindness.