My machine isn't old, the relays still do the job.

This was the weekend for the annual American Cancer Society 'Relay for Life' event in Temple Terrace. The hashers have had a team for a long time and worked hard to raise money this year with the auction, fundraisers, and team meetings. The event usually involves a 16 hour walk where one person from the team has to be on the track at all times. I wasn't involved with the team much outside of assisting last weekend with construction of the pirate ship for their pirate theme and also in providing transportation for a few supplies. I did decide to hang around for a while and check out the festivities and different events. I wasn't much in the mood or energy level to stay up the entire evening, but did somewhat enjoy seeing some out-of-town friends and watching the overall chaos.

Team Go-Go, and as part of that Kristen, was extremely active in every event held and was competing in about everything possible including scavenger hunts, hula-hoop contests, and costumed laps around the track. Besides raising the most money, over $15,800, they also won for the umpteenth time in a row, the coveted 'Spirit Award', which is a pretty big deal in consideration of all the hard work that went into it all. I did end up going home Friday evening and returned Saturday to sign-up for my own lap and help break down and transport the supplies. The team donated the pirate ship to a nearby community theater for an upcoming children's production of 'Peter Pan', so that just add to the overall generosity of all those involved.