Relay For Life 2016

On June 27, 2016 By LindyIn charity, photography

Saturday night was my 7th American Cancer Society Relay For Life event. I love Relay for so many reasons – from the cause, to the camaraderie, to the symbolism. A few of this year’s highlights:

I had the biggest team to date, with 30 people representing Team Dukes.
Our team raised over $3,000 – approximately $27,000 over the last six years!
I’m proud to say we had a breast cancer survivor on our team this year!
My husband made a couple of awesome light-up signs for our team – one we carried around as we walked the track for eight hours.
Thanks in part to all of the above, our team won the Spirit of Relay award!
My thoughtful team gave me a framed, signed print and a pedicure thanking me for being team captain (even though I couldn’t do it without them).
My 2-year-old stayed up until 1 a.m., playing hard around the track, in the long jump sand pit, and in the bounce house. She was a crazy, fun, hot mess!

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Relay For Life – A Celebration of Hope

On June 9, 2015June 10, 2015 By LindyIn charity, photography

Friday night was my 6th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I look forward to the Relay event every year, but for some reason, I was even more excited this year. From watching survivors walk the track, to a silent auction and fun on-site fundraisers, to a beautiful luminaria ceremony, I’m always crying and laughing by the end of the night. My 15-month old daughter had a blast running around the track and field – she didn’t crash until almost midnight! This year our team has raised just over $2,800 for the American Cancer Society, but of course we’re still accepting donations! I’d love to reach $3,000. Here is where the money goes.

Photo(s) of the Day: Running Pro

On September 29, 2014September 26, 2014 By LindyIn baby, charity

Baby K is getting the hang of this running thing, after three long Saturday morning runs in a row! A training run, Helen Gold 10k (for Parkinson’s disease), and Get Your Rear in Gear 5k (for colon cancer). Helen Gold was a chilly 46 degrees, so she was bundled up. Get Your Rear in Gear was much warmer, and as a bonus she got a flower from a face painter!

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Photo Essay | Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

On October 30, 2013 By LindyIn charity, photography

I posted a photo of the Kansas City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Monday. Now that I’ve edited the other 300, I wanted to share a few more to give you a sense of this fabulous event. Kansas City raised over $400,000 for the American Cancer Society this year!

My husband’s aunts have both unfortunately had to deal with breast cancer.

About 15,000 people participated in this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

Gathering for warm-ups and a ceremony before the walk.

A very spirited Making Strides Against Breast Cancer participant.

People walk to fight breast cancer with the beautiful Kansas City skyline in the background.

A Making Strides Against Breast Cancer banner flies in front of Liberty Memorial in Kansas City.

Photo of the Day: Making Strides in Kansas City

On October 28, 2013October 28, 2013 By LindyIn charity, photography

Saturday was the 5th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Kansas City. This local American Cancer Society walk has grown from about 2,000 walkers 5 years ago to over 15,000 walkers and $400,000 raised this year! I was excited to be one of the official photographers again this year; more photos to come after I finish editing them.

Photo of the Day: A Great Gift

On June 7, 2013June 7, 2013 By LindyIn charity, photography

I served as the photographer for an important event at the American Cancer Society yesterday – they received a check for $100,000 from Black & Veatch for our Kansas City Hope Lodge, a facility where cancer patients can stay free of charge during treatment. I got to hang out with the Secret Service and this famous man below. Do you recognize him? (Hint: If you live in Missouri or you’re big into U.S. Politics, you should probably know him.) Shamefully, I probably wouldn’t have recognized him if he strolled by me on the street until yesterday.

Speaking of donations to the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life is just one week away and I’m still fundraising! If you’d like to purchase a print of one of my photos, please visit my etsy site. 100% of proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

This famous man had a wonderful speech about the importance of cancer research funding at yesterday’s American Cancer Society 100th Birthday Celebration in Kansas City. The big question – who is it?

Photo of the Day: Sleeping Beauty

On May 1, 2013 By LindyIn baby, photography1 Comment

It’s funny how babies will sleep through anything – even a mob of 2,500 people at a 5k run.

Sweet Mariah sound asleep during Purple Stride a couple of weeks ago

Photo of the Day: Birthday Wish

On April 26, 2013 By LindyIn charity, photography2 Comments

In honor of my birthday today, would you please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life? The Society is celebrating its 100th birthday next month, and it’s the official sponsor of birthdays, so the cause couldn’t be a better fit. I’m just a few hundred dollars away from my $1000 goal. Every amount helps!

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Photographic Prints for Relay For Life

On April 19, 2013 By LindyIn architecture, charity, night photography, photography, street photography

I’ve been team captain for our Relay For Life team for several years, so I’m constantly trying to come up with creative fundraisers. Last year I decided to try my hand at selling photographic prints, and I raised about $250 with that fundraiser. Not too bad! Naturally I want to beat that number this year. If you like my photography, please consider purchasing a photographic print. You can pick one of the Kansas City photos below, or you can pick any photo from my blog. Visit etsy.com to place an order. And if you don’t want a print but you still hate cancer, the American Cancer Society and I will happily accept donations to Relay For Life. Thank you for your continued support!

Union Station during Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Kansas City's City Market — Kansas City’s City Market

A cow silhouetted against a Kansas City sunset

Downtown Kansas City at night - B&W — Downtown Kansas City at night – B&W

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at night - B&W — Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at night – B&W

Liberty Memorial during Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Country Club Plaza lights at the JC Nichols Fountain

Kansas City skyline - B&W — Kansas City skyline – B&W

Photo of the Day: HOPE | Relay For Life

On February 14, 2013February 15, 2013 By LindyIn charity, photography2 Comments

A few of the ladies in my office wanted to put together this symbol of HOPE using their hands for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I shot the photos and put together the collage, and it turned out even better than we’d hoped! If you would like to get involved in Relay For Life or make a donation, click here.