Page 37 - RELAY FOR LIFE 2013 -- An LDN Publication

2013 RELAY FOR LIFE. LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com jUNE 17, 2013
37
Angels All Around.
Several years ago there was a rule that there could
be only 15 members on a team. So, the Gehlbachs put
together two teams of 15 members each. This year they
had 12 family team members.
The Gehlbach teams have raised over $60,000 over
the years for the battle against cancer
Mike and Nicole Lee were up, too. Nicole, one of the
event co-chairs, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009.
She and her husband continue to walk even though
Nicole has been cancer-free since 2011. Nicole’s team
is made up of 25 family members and close friends.
This year during the opening ceremony, Nicole had
her hair cut, a 13-inch ponytail, to donate to Locks of
Love, a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces
to financially disadvantaged children suffering from
long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. It was
an emotional moment, not only for Nicole but for many
in the crowd who witnessed her gesture of love.
The overnight event is a reminder that cancer does not
sleep. Those participating were not concerned about
sleep, but about helping to find a cure for the dreaded
disease. Everyone was just happy to be there, enjoying
the camaraderie of family and friends.
One and all just want to help save a life.
[By LISA RAMLOW]