Point Cook’s Featherbrook Oval was a sea of purple and yellow as crowds flocked to this year’s Cancer Council Relay for Life at the weekend.
When Star Weekly went to press, the 26 participating teams had raised $34,321 of the $75,000 target for cancer research.
“I love the spirit of this community,” Cancer Council chief executive Todd Harper told the teams.
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“You’ve all been so supportive of people going through the cancer journey and you’re helping those affected by cancer while paying tribute to those who have lost the battle.
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Altona MP Jill Hennessy said she was proud to witness the growth in Point Cook’s version of Relay for Life.
She said that as the local MP she was impressed by the event, and as the state’s health minister she was pleased to see the community helping to invest in cancer research.
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“This event is about joy, yes, but also moments of sadness and grief,” Ms Hennessy said.
“It’s not just about raising funds but also about remembering those lost to the awful illness.”
The youngest ever Relay for Life team captain, Jessica Apap, officially opened the event by reading, on behalf of all teams and participants, an oath to support people affected by cancer.
The 10-year-old, who later cut the ribbon marking the beginning of the first lap, has so far raised $11,000.
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