Rain couldn't stop fundraiser!

[The Sean Man]

Well, our Relay for Life benefitting the american cancer society is over, and things went swimmingly...LITERALLY!
Things were going great as usual till six pm when the first thunderstorm hit. MASSIVE rain, puddles six inches deep in parts of the event site. We had to close up the bandshell because the rain was coming down so hard, and i personally feared being electrocuted with all the deejay equipment.
About 8pm it let up, and the festivities continued, with the Miss-ter Relay competition. One guy from each team was required to dress in ladylike garments and compete for the coveted crown. Despite My awesome Bugs Bunny-Queen Brunhilda getup, I did not win. But, the boys did raise $2000 in an hour!
Things proceeded after that till 2 am when the next storm hit. It didn't end, continuing all the way to the morning. We ended up calling the event about three hours shy of the scheduled closing ceremonies. We're planning an offical wrap up bbq for next week.

The bad news? It rained like a mother.

The good news? We still beat last year's total, taking in $173,000!!!!!!!

Cancer doesn't take a day off because of rain, but neither did we😀

The Sean Man

 

[JoBelle]

AWESOME*************

Every fundraiser has the opportunity to raise the penny that makes the final difference. For those of us who have lived with cancer or those who have been touched by it, days like the one you described are heaven sent RAIN AND ALL!

Jo

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

We'll be home to visit my folks and celebrate my brothers anniversary the day of the local relay. We're all planning to attend as a family to celebrate my mom's continuing recovery.

Ann

 

[JoBelle]

Ann,
Just wanted to drop a note saying how happy I am for your family that your mother is in such a good place right now.

Her ongoin recovery is a testament not only to the medical world, but also her spirit and the spirit of those around her!!!

Good on ya for it!

Jo

 

[BigJim]

Excellent mate, well done! I'm actually doing a fundraiser myself, but it's going to be a gunge-tank, so rain wouldn't make any different anyway! lol

 

[BigJim]

We'll be home to visit my folks and celebrate my brothers anniversary the day of the local relay. We're all planning to attend as a family to celebrate my mom's continuing recovery.

Ann

I guess all those prayers worked.