Relay For Life Launch
Dougal the bear attended the launch the Bi-annual Relay For Life fundraising activities on Saturday 11th May. Held in Lachlan Street, passersby were treated to a sausage sizzle and free balloons and flags, as well as gaining insight into the relay. At least one team registered with more showing interest in the event.
What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life is an overnight community event where teams of 10- 15 participants take turns to walk( or run) around a specific area, to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
When and where is it?
3pm – Saturday 21 st September to 9.30am Sunday 22 nd September at the Lion Club AFL Oval
How can I help?
The Hay Relay For Life committee welcomes additional members and anyone interested is invited to contact: Janine 0429 631 532 or
Kerry 0458 931 958 E: hayrelayforlife @ hotmail. com Annabel MacDonald: 02 6937 2600
E: annabelmc @ nswcc. org. au Or visit relayforlife. org. au
Registration forms available at Rodwells and Hay printers.
You could also volunteer for the organising committee
Volunteer to help out over the course of the walk
Make a donation or become a sponsor( cash, product or services)
How does it all work?
Each team member sign up and pays their $ 15 registration fee per person($ 20 after 20 th July so get in quick)
Teams hold fundraising events in the lead up to the Relay.
On the day- set up your campsite and take turns walking around the oval.
Team Information nights will be held on:
♦Wednesday 3 rd July 7pm Hay Services Club
♦Wednesday 14 th August 7pm Hay Services Club
♦Wednesday 4 th September 7pm Hay Services Club
♦Wednesday 18 th September 7pm Hay Services Club
Raffle prize for Relay For Life: each registered team will receive a book of tickets and sales go towards the teams fund raising total.
How can I raise funds?
Fundraising can be as simple as taking donations from friends and work colleagues, a raffle, trivia night or cake stall. When your team is registered you will receive a Fundraising booklet filled with tips to help make fundraising fun and easy.
Where are the funds going?
Every dollar raised at the Relay For Life helps the Cancer Council to
• Investigate new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers
• Educate people in our community about ways we can reduce our cancer risk
• Advocate for cancer control and influence government policy
• Support people during their times of greatest need
Ed’ s note: If you are looking for a team to join‘ Team Post’ will welcome you into their group. Contact Sue Johnston 6993 2016
Dougal and his friends went for a walk to say hello to children.
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