The Mingara Relay For Life will return to the Coast on October 14-15, raising vital funds for Cancer Council.
Teams of friends, families and colleagues will fundraise in the lead-up to an optional overnight event, where team members take turns walking around the track at Mingara Regional Athletics Centre, Tumbi Umbi, to signify that cancer never rests, so neither do we.
Organised by passionate local volunteers, Mingara Relay For Life is an experience that will stay with participants forever.
Activities are designed to celebrate survivors and recognise their carers, and a candlelight ceremony will honour those who have been lost to cancer, as the community raises funds to support people affected by cancer, fund research and improve cancer prevention.
More than 80,000 Australians took part in Relay For Life events last year, and over the past five years have raised more than $108M to help in the worldwide fight against cancer.
All funds raised go towards Australia’s leading cancer charity, Cancer Council.
Research shows that 61,000 Australian lives have been saved by improvements in cancer prevention, screening and treatment over the past 20 years.
With an estimated 134,000 new cases of cancer expected to be diagnosed in Australia this year, Coasties are being urged to rally behind Mingara Relay For Life.
Participants of any age or ability can take part by walking, jogging, running, wheeling or even dancing.
The relay will begin with a lap around the track in the honour of survivors.
In between laps, there will be entertainment from local performers, market stalls, competitions and games for the whole family.
At sunset a candlelight ceremony will honour those who have been lost to cancer, with inspiring speakers sharing their stories and important updates about the advancements in Cancer Council’s work.
At the end of the relay, a ceremony will celebrate participants’ achievements and motivate all to continue the fight against cancer.
Registrations can be made online at www.relayforlife.org.au/mingara
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Mingara Relay for Life