Relay For Life is an overnight relay-style fundraising event held in countries all over the world. Relay For Life began in Australia in 1999, when a Victorian community
raised over $75,000 for the Cancer Council. Relay For Life is
now run in every state and territory (including Norfolk Island) and raises over $14 million each
year for the cancer fight. Amazingly, the Cancer Council is almost completely funded by everyday people and their generous donations, with Government funding accounting for roughly only 2% of their funds.
This important event is an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and of course raise much needed funds for cancer research. Folks get themselves organised into teams and participants take turns to walk around the track for the entire duration of the event. This year we were part of a team consisting of mostly school kids, ranging in age from 6 to 16! Many people camped overnight, although we didn't this time around (we might give it a try at next years Relay For Life). It's a family friendly event and strongly supported by the Norfolk Island community!
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