A while back, Tracey Smalley approached me with an idea.

I was just starting up my photography business near Robinson, Illinois, and she asked if I'd be interested in doing an evening of photo sessions at her day care for the clients and employees. Benefits would go toward Gingerbread House Day Care's Relay for Life team.

Shoot for a Cure was born!

Scheduled every spring, the event is now in its third year and I'm happy to say we continue to raise money for Relay for Life thanks to the generosity of the GBH employees and clients who participate.

My assistant and I recently spent four hours coaxing shy little ones, capturing smiles and sweet glances, as well as chasing down runners at the event. It was a great evening!

I thought it might be fun to flashback to some of the families who participated that first year and this year. There have been so many friends and family in between and so many memories made during this event.

Here's a little trip down memory lane, along with a special thanks to my helpers in the final two photos. Enjoy the ride!