Cancer Council Tasmania has announced the first-ever Sorell Relay For Life at Pembroke Park at 10am, Friday, August 30.
CEO Alison Lai said it was extremely exciting to have another Relay For Life event on the calendar.
“Relay For Life brings communities together to celebrate survivorship, remember loved ones lost, and empowers teams of families, friends, and colleagues to raise money to fight back against cancer,” Lai said.
“Sorell Relay For Life is being organised by passionate, local volunteers and each Relay event is an experience that will stay with you forever.”
“Sorell Relay For Life invites everyone to join the movement, contributing to the fight against cancer and making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by this disease,” organiser Joe Birch said.
Committee member Judy Young said she fully supports Joe Birch in his quest to contribute by holding a Relay For Life in Sorell.
“Having lost my late husband and many family friends, in the last ten years to cancer, I never hesitate to support any fundraisers in the hope that all funds raised help cancer research,” Young said.
Ms Lai noted that nearly 10 Tasmanians receive a cancer diagnosis.
“Underpinned by cancer research, 61,000 Australian lives have been saved over the past 20 years. But with an estimated 134,000 new case of cancer diagnosed in Australia every year, we need the community to step up and help continue the vital work of Cancer Council Tasmania.”
The Sorell Relay For Life will be held at Pembroke Park on Saturday, 5 October 2024.
Registrations are now open at https://www.relayforlife.org.au/event/sorell-2024/home.
Launceston Women’s 5K Walk/Run
Cancer Council Tasmania CEO Alison Lai said the Women’s 5km Walk/Run is one of Launceston biggest fundraisers for the organisation.
“So far more than $50,000 has been raised with the aim to get to $130,000 by the end of the event,” Lai said. “All funds raised stay in Tasmania to support Tasmanian impacted by cancer.”
The Women’s 5k Walk/Run will see 2000 participants at the event at 10:00, Sunday, 8 September.
Last minute tickets will be available on the day of the event but Now’s the time to register, before COB on Saturday 31 August to ensure you don’t get hit with the Last-Minute Ticket increase.
Register at womens5k.org.au.
