Heavenly Sunrise

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Heavenly Sunrise
When you are up at 10,023 feet and already enjoying a week in paradise, it is natural to think that as the sun rises above the cloud you are standing in heaven. Our first trip to Maui and a 2am wake up call to reach the summit of the Haleakala Crater for sunrise did not disappoint. Although it was cold (about 35 degrees F) it was absolutely stunning to see the sun climb above the clouds. And the land below looks like you were transported to the surface of the moon.
If you go to Maui, spoil yourself with a 1 am wake up and drive to the top of Haleakala and wait for to rise above the clouds. You’ll need a reservation from the National Park Service, they only let so many cars in for the sunset viewing.
I don't know if I knew of the American Cancer Society before I met Shelly, even though my dad had Prostate Cancer. 17 years ago I went to my first Relay For Life which Shelly led with a group of others over the course of the remaining years we lived in Palatine. In honor of Shelly and all the others fighting cancer I am participating in the October 2025 Photo of the day challenge to raise money in the fight for cancer. The ACS provides critical services for those fighting this evil disease. Each day starting October 1 I will post my picture on this page and on my fundraising page which you can access by clicking the link below  to donate . 
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