What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life is a unique event. It brings together communities, Survivors and those who have been touched by cancer to celebrate life and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Local teams of friends, family, neighbours and colleagues fundraise within their local communities throughout the year, raising all they can for the life-saving work of Cancer Research UK. Then get together for a great overnight event of celebration and commemoration that everyone in the community can join in.
At the event people gather at their local race track, park or sports field and take turns walking laps. Each team tries to keep at least one member on the track at all times, whilst all around them a party is in full swing. The teams, their supporters and visitors from the local community create a carnival atmosphere.
Every Relay For Life lasts 12 to 24 hours, runs overnight and includes a
Survivor’s Lap of Honour and a moving Candle of Hope ceremony.
This year the Harriers have included a slot ( Sat 2-4pm) for the Junior
Section to be part of this event. If your child can make it please let the
coaches know as they will be organising the children into teams.
Parents will be required to stay with their child on the day, but don’t
worry we are organising a tea shop for you to sit and enjoy the event.
There will also be lots of things going on at the track for you to enjoy
so bring along family and friends and make this a day to remember!
Everyone is welcome to join in at the opening/closing
ceremonies, hope to see you there!!
Any questions regarding the Relay fort Life event please give me a call.
Malcolm
01355 231063
1 comment:
A little question about this. At some point during the West Highland Way weekend, I agreed to do a 400m at the Relay for Life on the proviso that the club got extra sponsor money if I complete it in under a minute. What time do I have to be there? The best time for me is Friday night because I'm quite tied up most of Saturday.
Stuart Gibson
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