Burke County's Relay For Life 2011

Caregivers lap during the BC Relay For Life

Wow, I just realized I have been blogging a lot lately about Relay For Life.  But, that is okay.  It is something I am passionate about.  Many of my family, friends and clients (including some of you) have battled cancer.  I am proud to do what I can to help beat cancer.

This year, the two Relays in Burke County joined together to create an incredible force against cancer.  I was honored to be able to be the photographer for the event and meet so many of you.  It was so good to see and get hugs from so many friends.

I am working on the DVD slideshow of the images from this year’s Relay and will have it ready for the wrap up meeting.  But, I thought I would share just a few of the images from an incredible event. 

Remember, you can purchase the full DVD slideshow for a $10 donation when it is ready so you can remember that wonderful afternoon (I am still working on getting it to all fit on one DVD).  Enjoy this little trailer (as they call it I the movie industry) until then.

This Friday, I get to do the same thing with the Catawba County Relay For Life at the Southside Park in Newton.  I’ll have a pocket full of ift cards to give out again as I did up at the Burke County one.  Just tell me “DCP loves to Relay!”  Come on down and join in on the fun.  Remember, we are all in this fight together.

Let’s Relay!

2010 Valdese Relay For Life

Do you relay?  I do! In fact it is very special to me.  Today, I have the pleasure to attend and photograph the 2011 Burke County Relay For Life at Freedom High School.

For the past three years, I have had this pleasure for the Valdese Relay For Life.   This year, all Burke County will be celebrating, remembering and fighting back together.  I am proud to be just a small part of it.

As in the past I will be there photographing the event and then creating a DVD so we can share in this special night for years to come.  If you would like to purchase a copy of the 2011 Burke County Relay For Life DVD, you can order one at the Survivors table. They are $10 each and all (every penny) goes to the American Cancer Society.

Sarah and I were honored to be able to attend the Survivor Dinner last Saturday night in Valdese.  It was a pleasure to get to meet so many of you and to see many of you back celebrating another year!

As I said, this is something very special to me. My first Relay For Life occurred while my grandmother was in the hospital dying of cancer.  I left her bedside that night to go do my time on the track.  I remember there was a light rain, but that did not stop the relayers.

If you are in the area, come by Freedom High School in Morganton and help us beat cancer.  We are making strides, but we can’t stop now.

While you are there, look me up.  Tell me that you “love Denise Clay Photography” and I will give you a gift card to use at your next portrait session.  One per person and while supplies last, of course.

See you at the Relay!

Here is a look back at the 2010 Valdese Relay For Life