Daymaker - a person who performs acts of kindness with the intention of making the world a better place.
~ David Wagner, author of Life as a Daymaker; how to change the world by making someone's day ~

DayMaker - any thought, word, or deed that spreads happiness, compassion, or fruitful ideas.
~ Annis Cassells ~

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Relay for Life in Bakersfield


When other cities are bragging about winning the NBA, NFL or NHL titles, we in Bakersfield can top that. The Bakersfield Relay for Life is Number One in the WORLD. That’s right. The American Cancer society sends folks to our town to observe and learn how we do Relay.

I’m proud to be part of the largest, most well-known Relay for Life. Relay season provides the opportunity to raise money for education and research and for providing aid to cancer patients. We support and show compassion to those living with cancer. We honor cancer survivors and memorialize relatives, friends, and co-workers who have passed on. 

Thanks to our generous donors, our little team of ten women has maintained “Top 10” fundraising status for many years, holding our own with corporate teams. Our team, Bob Miller & Friends Pull Together for a Cure, rocks!


A bonus for me is time with family. We call it the Sister LoveFest. My sister flies in from Michigan; one daughter travels from North Carolina; the other daughter comes up from Los Angeles; and often Judy’s sister, who lives in Reno, joins us. It’s a reunion and slumber party with several traditions that we anticipate from year to year.


So, with the arrival of sister Reenié, the giggle train is powering up and is about to leave the station. The girls will arrive soon and hop on. Entwined in our reconnecting and catching up, we will reflect on our family members, friends, and loved ones who live on in our memories. Much of it will be the funny things they did or said. Even in our missing them, the giggle train will chug along. 


I invite you to share a story or memory of your friends and loved ones.

~ xoA ~



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5 comments:

  1. Golfer 29April 27, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    It is great honor to participate in Bakersfield's 24 hour-Relay for Life event. I love walking and spotting a luminaria honoring or in memory of our loved ones. Skip (Mom) McDole you are still with me every step of the way.

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  2. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Thank you for what you do.
    I know ( SKIP )

    Julianna

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  3. Annis CassellsApril 27, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Thanks for posting your comments, Julianna and Golfer 29.

    Julianna, it's our pleasure and honor. ~ xoA

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  4. BobbiApril 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Annis, you know how much I continue to miss my beloved Ruth. I am so pleased every year that you take time to find her memorial luminaria and display it at your site. Thank you so much for all the good work the Bob Miller team does year in and year out to help find a cure for cancer.

    Enjoy the Sister LoveFest!

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  5. Annis CassellsApril 29, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    It's our honor, Bobbi. xoA

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