There’s something for everyone at this weekend’s Relay for Life to be held at the Dungog Showground from 2pm on Saturday, March 25.
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Committee Members Lyn Moseley and Margaret Jones said there will be activities for survivors and their carers, children’s activities, musical entertainment, a jumping castle and a head and beard shave of Trevor Andrews.
Survivors, along with past and present carers are invited to take part in the opening lap and have afternoon tea following the official opening by State Member for Upper Hunter, Michael Johnsen MP.
“Relay for Life throughout NSW aims to give local people the opportunity to have fun, celebrate, remember and fightback together and raise dollars for cancer research,” said Mrs Moseley.
“Rainbow” is the theme and during the afternoon on Saturday people will have the opportunity to hear about the current Cancer Council “I Care for Palliative Care” campaign and pledge their support.
All money raised from the relay event will go to fund vital research, support and prevention programs through Cancer Council NSW. The first $5000 raised comes directly back to Dungog Shire to provide free transport through Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers.
“If you’re not already registered in a team you can register on the day and walk a few laps or come and watch the walkers,” said Mrs Moseley.
A candle lighting ceremony at dusk will includes a slide show of loved ones lost to cancer, a talk by a cancer survivor and walking a lap in silence as the memorial flames are lit around the track in remembrance of those lost to cancer.
“The ceremony is emotional but we are fortunate in Dungog, as being a small community and small relay, we can all support each other as we walk and share our stories and journey together,” she said.
The Palliative Care volunteers canteen will be open at lunchtime on Saturday. Registered walkers are invited to share a free breakfast on Sunday morning donated by the Dungog IGA.