Last weekend our team Edna’s Fan Club walked in our 3rd Relay for Life!!!! We walk in memory of my grandma Edna and soooo many others. Here are some of the photo’s I took. Enjoy!
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Whatcom Relay for Life 2010 {Bellingham Photographer}
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Weddings, Receptions & Relay for Life {bellingham photographer}
Monday, June 21st, 2010Sorry for the lack of blog posts lately. As most of you know Chris and I got married in Maui 2 weeks ago…..we are now home planning our reception. We have relatives and friends coming to town from Montana & California. So I have been busy with planning & stuff. Also the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Whatcom County is the week after our reception. So I have a lot going on at the moment. I am $100 away from my PERSONAL goal of raising $1,000 for the Relay. If you would like to help me reach my goal you can make a tax deductible donation here. Any amount helps. You can also purchase Luminaria bags for $5.00 each. Click contact above with any questions.
Relay for Life – What it means to me! {bellingham photographer}
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Once again this year I am a team captain for my relay for life team Edna’s Fan Club. Have you ever experienced The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life? It is something you will NEVER forget. I know I have written about the Relay before and have expressed why I relay for those of you who don’t know I lost my grandma Edna to Leukemia in 2006 after a courageous 5 month battle including a 40 day stay at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Seattle. My grandma fought so hard against this awful disease…… myself along with my family all formed this team so that we never have to watch someone we love go through what my grandma endured.
You may be wondering what is the Relay????? It is a overnight event where each team member takes turns walking through out the night. The relay symbolizes the challenge that so many adults and children face 24 hours a day after their diagnosis with cancer.
If you would like to make donation to help me raise money for a cure you can do so here.
Wordless Wednesday {Bellingham Photographer}
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
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Portrait Project – Benefiting Relay for Life of Whatcom County
Portrait Project {relay for life of whatcom county / bellingham}
Saturday, February 13th, 2010What: Donation based portrait session benefiting American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Whatcom County / Bellingham
Why: I am the Team Captain for Edna’s Fan Club. I wanted to find a fundraiser to do this year that included two things I am passionate about Photography & doing my part to help find a cure for cancer
Where: This photo shoot will take place at any location of your choice within Whatcom County
When: From February – July 2010
Included: 45 minute photo session, 3-websized images (for emailing and social media), $15.00 print credit, online viewing and ordering gallery
Cost: Suggested donation of $50.00 checks made payable to The American Cancer Society or you may donate here. This is a tax deductible donation.
Who: Your family, your pet, you and your significant other, or extended family. I do ask that if you have more then 5 people you donate $5 extra dollars for each additional person.
Contact: Email me Melisa@MelisaLynn.net or Call me at 360.739.8466 to schedule your appointment or to ask any questions.
If you are currently battling this disease or you are a survivor your photo session is FREE!
Whatcom Relay for Life is July 9th -10th!!!
Paying it Forward
Thursday, January 21st, 2010I am a team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life this year will be my third year. The reason I relay if so for my Grandma Edna that lost her battle with Leukemia in 2006 and so many other friends and family members who have been affected by cancer.
This morning I posted on facebook a status update that said: I am going to the Relay for Life kick off meeting is anyone else going? Erin whom I met at my MeRa Koh workshop replied with this link and asked that I would share it. After you read this very touching story you will understand why I am passing it along for all my blog followers to read. I hope that everyone will take some time and read it.
In the coming months I am working on doing some promotional portrait sessions with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
Let’s help Sharlene claim her title as SURVIVOR. For more information about Sharlene
Erin thank you so much for sharing your story!
2009 Relay for Life Re-Cap
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009The Relay for Life was last weekend our team Edna’s Fan Club raised $3,003.00 for the American Cancer Society! Here are some photo’s I took.
1st Lap Survivors!
Edna's Fan Club Campsite
Team Mates
Grandma's Bags Lighting our path at night
Grandma's Bags in the morning
Chris's Grandpas Bags
Getting ready to be dunked
Chris's Grandma made it there to watch 
Grandma Pearl, Aunt Nancy and Chris
Relay for Life this Weekend
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009The Relay for Life is this weekend. I am a Team Captain for a team called Edna’s Fan Club. A little background: I got involved in the Relay for Life after my Grandma Edna passed away from Leukemia in 2006. After watching her battle I realized that I NEVER want to watch another person I love go through that again. So each year myself and sevral friends and family members get together to walk in the Relay for Life. The Relay is a overnight event where each team member takes turns walking around the track through out the night :
Cancer never sleeps, so neither do we!
Relay For Life was originally conceived as a 24 hour event because cancer patients battle the disease around the clock. When we relay, we go on whether it is day or night, rain or shine… NO MATTER WHAT! Cancer patients don’t get a day off from the disease, so why should we?
There Is No Finish Line Until We Find A Cure!
This weekend at the Relay my team will be selling many items including: Hand made scarfs, cookies, treats, Live Love Laugh necklaces, and some of my scenery pictures. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
The event is free to attend and if you have never been to a Relay before it is such a great experience. There are games and fun things for kids to do too including a Bouncy House. The Relay is Friday July 10th 5:00 pm – Saturday July 11th 2:00 pm.
Come see us and support a great cause!
Relay for Life
Thursday, June 25th, 2009I am offering the following as a fundraiser for The Relay for Life:
Donation Portrait Session
Price: $50-$75 Suggested Donation (Make Checks Payable to: The American Cancer Society)
Team: Edna’s Fan Club
Included:
1 – 1 1/2 hour photo shoot by Melisa
Natural Lighting Location of your choice inside Whatcom County
Online Viewing and Ordering Gallery
Professional editing as needed
I am an aspiring photographer with professional equipment. I would love to spend an hour or so with your family capturing the moment. This is a great opportunity to get professional portraits taken and help a wonderful cause, The American Cancer Society.
If you would like to see some of my work please visit my site: MelisaLynnPhotography.com
To set up an appointment you can email me at Melisa@MelisaLynnPhotography.com or call me at (360) 739-8466.
