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My amazing niece Ally wrote these wonderful words-
On May 24th, 2020, just over a month after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, Kelly Dunham (nee Buchanan)'s light was extinguished from this world. If you got the privilege to meet my mom, you know that her light was too bright to miss. Once word of her passing started spreading, the tributes that flooded in came by no surprise. No matter where they met her or what she was to them, they all spoke to her warm and bright demeanor. Her short fight and quick passing shook many to the core.
My idea for making 'Kelly's Klan' and participating in the Sarnia Relay for Life came from three things. Number one, rallying my mom’s people together to raise money and fight to eventually find a cure for this horrible disease that we all have a personal connection to. Number two, to carry on my mom’s belief in the power of togetherness and fighting for what you believe in. Relays for a cause are nothing new to me, we walked many of them together for other family and friends, and now they hit that much closer to home. Number three, being able to do it so close to her hometown. The people of Point Edward, Sarnia, and surrounding areas were a huge part of my mom’s life and became a huge part of mine as well.
Well said GaTor- the thought of being able to bring together individuals that shared the love for my seester- to remember her, share a laugh and a hug and to raise money to help find a cure....fills my broken heart. If you are able to donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart. At minimum- make sure you are taking care of yourself, get in to see your Doctor so your loved ones can enjoy the future with you by their side
thanks so much
Marnie