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A beautiful tribute to a beautiful life. 

10/23/2013

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This past Saturday the First Annual Relay for Life Deanna Haywood Memorial Walk/Run 5k was held. (I was informed on Monday that I did not mention to any of those in the photo above that walking was involved or could be involved or allowed or that if they did Matt Costa would not jump out of the bushes at them, sorry guys oppsie.) While the week leading up to the event and Saturday morning were busy, hectic, busy, rainy, scary, did I mention busy,  each and every second was well worth it to get to 4pm and see the people all together ready to walk or run in memory of De for such a great cause that meant so much to her.

I can not thank those that helped enough but I am going to try to start here, (please Lord do not let me forget a soul) her Relay Team: Anita (who didn't even know she had the gigantic job of keeping me calm and did a brilliant job), Shanen, Scott, Richie Carolyn, Todd, Debbie and Karen (I just looked at the website her team is huge this year.. So to all of you on Love to Sea a Cure I THANK YOU!!) who did all the leg work at home prior to the event, from gathering fruit, water, and button making, The people who volunteered on Saturday as I was shouting out orders (Poor Edgie) the water stations, Aunt Betty, who had her water ready to go when you got there at Station 2, Ed and Stephanie at Station 1 who apparently needed specific instructions and were yelled at when I got there, my traffic directors Dani, Shanen and Whitley who kept everyone right on course with no missing runners, Allison who punched the finisher yellow button for each and every runner even after I scared her to death about the paper being so short, Lisa who wrote down all the numbers, Larry who collected the tags and Aunt Ann who handed out finishers buttons! I can not forget those that donated items that were needed or made them at the last minute, Cameron and Kendall who made the amazing mile markers and turn around signs, YMCA who donated numbers and vest, Matt Costa of Runcations and Outer Banks Bootcamps who donated his wisdom, safety pins (yes I totally forgot safety pins until about 3 days before hand) and numbers, Theresa Ashberry who loaned me the time clock that needs batteries to work and the cookies oh all of the cookies! I am not even sure who all brought them there were so many so to all of my bakers they were soooo good. (oh and to my #2 man Mark who came through with a sip of cold.. well that doesn't matter.. at the end of his drive way as Daddy and I ran by). Amanda.. as always thank you for being right by my side from start to finish. I could not have done ANY OF THIS ALONE! Through your help and the Grace of God the event surpassed any of my thoughts of success!

(you know as soon as I hit publish I will remember at least 3 more people)

We had 38 participants,  43 signed up (I am so sorry you all did not make it Ms Vilot, Carol, Hunter, and Hayden.. Robert Jr has been in my prayers) and donations, at the end of the day the 5k raised $1075.00 to be placed directly in De's Relay for Life account. There were podiums like crazy, but having my Bud come in first in males while running in a pair of jeans, that was quite amazing. I could go on and on about how wonderful this event was not only for Relay but for my soul, God has blessed me with some wonderful friends and family!  To each and every one of you that were there in body and spirit and thought I THANK YOU!!!! But major hugs and love go to the Bootcamp 8 who made a 6 plus hour trip on Saturday to be there and to ensure that my little boy got there safely. Oh who am I kidding.. the boy is HUGE. I hope each of you know how much you mean to me, and if you don't then please come ask I will be sure to tell you in the form of a huge hug!

We have already started planning the Second Annual Relay for Life Deanna Haywood Memorial 5k and the date will be October 18th next year, please mark your calendars!

There is no doubt in my mind that De was smiling down on Saturday telling anyone who would listen.. "Look.. Look.. THAT'S MY Family!! THOSE are MY Friends!!" I do believe we all made her proud.

Much Love to you All,
De's Mommy

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AUNT ANN
10/23/2013 02:15:17 am

It was a very inspiring day such great teamwork.I almost lost my emotions when I saw De's empty running shoes sitting at the gate with her picture above it and when her favorite song was played"I'll see you again this is not where it ends".But when I saw and felt all the love and kindness being shown in her memory I knew she was smiling down and saying"Aunt Ann don't do that,be happy for me.
"I then shook it off and enjoyed the rest of the time handing out buttons and meeting old and new friends.Especially enjoyed meeting the BootCampers, especially getting to meet Pastor Betsy! What a awesome group of Christian friends stretching from Mathews County to OBX.Re you are truly BLESSED!!!!!

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Sherrie
10/23/2013 02:46:41 am

I am so very happy to hear that the event went so well and was a huge success. I had no doubts that it would be otherwise. It seems to have also done wonders for your heart and soul. Again, please email me and let me know how I can donate to De's Relay for Life fund. I'm really sorry I couldn't be there. Much love.

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stephanie
10/23/2013 08:47:40 am

You just gotta remember I am preggers and Ed is well um Ed... Put the two of us together without specific instruction on exactly what you want us to do and its bound to turn out backwards... I just kept telling myself that bad*** outer banks boot campers dont need water and well dustin & the other lady were way long gone before we could even say water.

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