Relay For LifeHelp fight cancer whlst having the time of your life. By Emma Kae - 18th September 2000 - Back to News Relay For Life
Imagine an event with
live entertainment
comedians
free massages
spot prizes
Where you get to
have 24 hours of fun
camp out with friends
be inspired by the people who live with cancer, and help make their fight a little easier.
Sound like the getaway you have been dreaming about for months? While you are having the time of your life you also get to help make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Relay for Life began in 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt after a good friend of his lost the battle with cancer. An American Cancer Society Volunteer, Dr. Klatt ran for 24 hours, and raised an incredible $27,000 in sponsored donations for the American Cancer Society.
Now the world’s biggest fundraising event, Relay for Life is now held in over 1,000 locations. One such event is being held right here in the LaTrobe Valley at the Traralgon Showgrounds. Hosted by the Jobs Pathway Program, it will commence at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday the 30th September and conclude on Sunday the 1st October.
The event is a continuous team relay for 24 hours. Each team raises funds for cancer research which go directly to the Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria.
Support and celebrate the courage and determination of those people living with cancer. To participate, or for more details contact Megan Height at JPP on 0409 021 985 or click here to e-mail.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: office@messenger.com.au
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