Fund Raising Tip.......If you are having an event and sending out invitations, do not overlook sending an invitation via the mail!  They do not have to be fancy, but it can be a standout to get an invitation in the mail, instead of online via Evite or email.  This gives people an actual piece of paper to "put on the fridge" and may be a good reminder.  Follow up via email or Evite if you want to.....just a tip you may want to try!

It is time to tell your story.....and you all have one.  Every single person who participates in Relay for Life has a story.  They have a reason why they Relay.  You need to share your story.  Even if your story is a simple one....you want to help find a cure.  I am dedicating my Relay to three very important loved ones.  You can read all about it on my page.  There is something very important about letting people know....you are asking them to donate money to you.  If you are asking them to take the time to do this....you need to take the time to make your Relay page personal.  It only takes a few minutes and makes a world of difference.  Follow the directions when you sign in and tell your story.  Please put on a special picture.  It can be of anything important to you.  A lot of people put a picture of their children on - they want Cancer cured in their kids lifetime....put a picture of yourself up....just make it personal.  There are special sizes that a picture must be to put it on your site.  Shrink Pictures will help you - follow the directions on the page, download your picture, and choose 350 pixels and better quality.  Make it YOUR page!!!  Click here to go to Shrink Pictures.  

With this post I want everyone to stop and take a minute to remember why we all Relay....we may have different reasons, but they are all good reasons.  My husband and I lost a dear friend to cancer today - my husband dedicated his Relay to this friend last year.  So, while we are all busy forming teams, going to meetings, raising money.....and sometimes it all seems a little hectic....take a minute and remember why we all do this and why it is one of the most important things you can ever do.