Walking for a Cure

Five years ago, Andy Graham's wife Jessica lost her eight-month battle with Leukemia.

Doctors diagnosed the mother of one after undergoing a mandatory physical for her application to nursing school.

Today, Andy and Jessica's adopted daughter, Tracy (now 14), are raising money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Over the last five years, the pair have raised money under a team called, "Jessica's Friends."

This year, the team has raised more than $10,000, the largest amount raised by any team in North Reading. As a special tribute this year, Tracy Graham will sing Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" with her friend Emma, who also came to the town from the same Chinese orphanage.

The North Reading Relay for Life will be at the North Reading High School indoor track on Friday, May 20 beginning at 6 p.m. and continue overnight until 6 a.m.