Editor’s Note: As a lead-up to this weekend’s Chenango County Relay for Life (July 15-16 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds), we’ve asked several participants to share their personal stories with Evening Sun readers. This is Why I Relay ...

Melody

I support Relay For Life for two reasons … I lost my mother a year-and-a half ago to cancer. I miss her horribly. The second reason is my big sister. She is an amazing woman. She has fought cancer twice and won both times. She does a lot to support relay as well. I am so proud of her and all she does. She is truly one of the heroes of fighting this ugly disease and winning. She is a fighter in every way. I know she can face down whatever comes her way. Way to go Kari! Keep up the fight.