The ninth Manning Valley Relay For Life is on again this Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.
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This year for the first time, Club Taree has partnered with Cancer Council NSW to host the event where participants will take turns walking or running around the track to honour those in the local community touched by cancer.
The two-day event will see teams of 10-15 camp overnight with at least one member from each team encouraged to keep on the track at all times.
So far 22 teams have signed up, which equates to around 310 participants.
In 2014, when the last Manning Valley Relay was held, over $49,000 was raised to help beat cancer and this year the Manning Valley Relay For Life hopes to raise a total of $50,000.
So far $15,706.13 has been raised.
Relay For Life is for all participants of any age or fitness level and provides an opportunity for the Manning Valley community to come together and cultivate hope.
For those taking a break from walking there will also be food stalls, music, games and activities to keep the family entertained and strengthen community ties.
This year in Manning Valley alone, it is anticipated over 250 people will be diagnosed with cancer.
Relay For Life gives the opportunity for communities to come together and walk as survivors, patients, carers and families while remembering those who have died from cancer.
The funds raised at Relay For Life supports Cancer Council NSW to continue funding world-class cancer research that will improve treatment and support for cancer patients and their families in Manning Valley and across Australia.
In the Manning Valley Cancer Council NSW offers a range of services including a Transport to Treatment service, which assists cancer patients and their families with free transport to their cancer treatment as well as the Eat It To Beat It program which educates parents on how to make healthy lunch box choices for their children.
To register or to donate visit: www.relayforlife.com.au and search for ‘Manning Valley’. Participants who register will be taking part in the world’s largest movement in the fight against cancer.