By: Katherine D.
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to talk with Gail Schreiter; she recited how she helps with Relay for Life. Her most favorite part about helping the relay committee is knowing she is helping people through difficult times. The Relay for Life walk takes place the third weekend in July. The first time she was involved and ever heard of Relay for Life was when she was asked to walk for her team after she had just moved here. Next month will be the 10 year anniversary of her helping Relay. Relay’s main focus is to raise money; this money helps all types of cancer research. Most cancer researchers don’t get the money from the government.
She helps with KCALD (Keith County Area Leadership and Development) which promotes leadership in the community. She also helps with the Do it Local; she does part of promoting volunteerism and living and working in Keith County. She also teaches faith formation on Wednesday.
Relay is special to Gail because her dad was diagnosed with cancer, and they told them they couldn’t do anything to help him; helping relay has made her feel good. “One day at a time, this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone. Do not worry about the future for it has not yet come, but live in the present and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering.” Her inspiration in the community is the Adams family; they do a lot in the community, and they gave her the encouragement to do this. Her most favorite quote from relay is “If one person can fight cancer, a nation can rise up and defeat it.” If you want more information on what Relay for Life does you can go to www.cancer.org and www.relayforlife.org.
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