2019 Relay for Life

2019 RELAY FOR LIFE MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS JUNE 19, 2019 Page 5 Cameron Kurtz returned this year as the Master of Ceremonies welcoming everyone to the 2019 relay with the theme “Cancer: not here, not there, not anywhere,” which is modeled from the writings of famous children’s book author Dr. Seuss. Kurtz said Dr. Seuss is a philosopher in many ways because of what was in his books. Each lap was connected to a theme from one of Seuss’ many books. Kurtz said no matter where you live, you will find people directly or indirectly affected by cancer in some way, shape, or form, but today, “We celebrate the survivors, lift up those who have gone on to a greater victory, but today is not about mourning those losses. Today is about celebrating those survivors, lifting up those hopes and those spirits as we raise money to end cancer and to finally put it behind us once and for all.” Logan County has been hosting a Relay for Life for over 34 years and joining forces with millions or others who want to save lives, finish the fight and make a difference in the fight against cancer. The money people raise for making the laps around the track enables the American Cancer Society to help save lives, support the American Cancer Society’s programs, find causes and cures through research and provide screenings for cancer. Kurtz thanked everyone for the fundraising efforts and said, “You are the American Cancer Society and you are what we relay for.” The event organizers each spoke briefly. Buttell has been participating in the relay for eight years since losing her mother to cancer. Buttell said she often wonders if she is doing enough to help but found a quote from Dr. Seuss that is just right, “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” Quoting more of Dr. Seuss, Thomas said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing’s going to get better, it’s not.” And then noted we need to try to put an end to cancer once and for all. Continued n