Members of the Wyndham community took their stand against cancer when Relay For Life returned to Werribee on Saturday, May 3.
Between 12-10pm, 454 participants from 31 teams completed laps around the Victoria University Sporting Complex to signify their commitment to a cancer-free future.
All money raised will fund the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services, and 2025 proved to be a great outing.
The initial goal of raising $70,000 was not only reached but exceeded, with more than $77,000 pouring in.
Committee chair Ron Croce and his wife are stalwarts of the event, having participated for 20 years.
“It was one of those things that we thought was a good cause to get behind,” Mr Croce said.
“Little did we know then that we’d experience cancer ourselves, with both my in-laws, my sister- in-law and my father being diagnosed,” he said.
“Cancer doesn’t discriminate – and with one in two Victorians diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, we’ll all know someone affected it by it.”
The day was particularly special for Mr Croce, as it was his last one at the helm.
Relay For Life is a global movement that celebrates cancer survivorship, commemorates those who have died from cancer and funds cancer prevention measures.
According to the Cancer Council more than 134,000 participants take part in Relay For Life events nationally, raising about $14 million each year.
Anyone wanting to join the Wyndham Relay for Life committee or volunteer can head to the Relay for Life website.
