Whether you’re a survivor or you’ve lost a loved one, nobody goes through life without being touched by cancer.
Held in more than 20 countries around the world, Relay for Life is an opportunity for communities to recognise and celebrate those who have overcome cancer or are undergoing treatment and remember those lost to the disease.
Teams take part in an overnight relay, which includes an opening lap by survivors and carers and an emotional candlelight ceremony, during which people are encouraged to light candles to celebrate memories of loved ones.
In 2013, more than 480 people took part in the Point Cook Relay for Life, helping to raise $60,000.
Organisers are hoping to better that figure at this year’s event, which will raise funds to support Cancer Council research, prevention and support programs.
Raising awareness of this year’s relay, volunteers recently yarn bombed Point Cook Town Centre.
Relay co-ordinator Adam Josifovski said he was expecting a big turnout at this year’s 18-hour relay, on November 15 and 16.
“We’ve already got 32 teams signed up,” Mr Josifovski said.
The Point Cook Relay for Life will be held from 4pm on November 15 to 10am November 16 at Featherbrook Oval, Whisper Boulevard, Point Cook.
For more information phone 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.relayforlife.org.au.
