The chairperson for the 2019 Manning Valley Relay for Life has called on teams from across the area to join her on May 4 and 5 at Club Taree to help raise funds for the Cancer Council's research, prevention and support services.

"I relay because cancer in an insidious disease that I want to get rid of," Ms Blanch said.

"I've lost a lot of family and friends to cancer so if we can raise money that helps eradicate cancer and educates people that would be great."

The relay begins at 10am on May 4, with teams to walk around a course at the club for 24 hours.

First to complete a lap will be all carers and survivors, to honour those affected by cancer.

This group will have a morning tea, massages, facials, manicures and pedicures in a specialised tent afterwards.

An incentive for each lap is a silver paperclip. Complete 100 laps and you'll receive a gold one.

Don't have a team? That's no issue, with any individuals able to join the 'committee' team for the relay.

Other activities for the day will be a children's tent, Miss Relay award, dress up competition, Box Car Show and Shine competition and live music.

"It could get pretty boring just walking for 24 hours, so we put on great musical entertainment throughout the event as well as competitions and silly activities to keep everybody motivated," Ms Blanch added.

A raffle will be held with major prizes including a weekend at Mansfield on the Manning and a 43 inch LED television.

Personal messages and candles will line the track for a portion of the relay, as a candlelight ceremony and silent walk will be held to honour those lost to cancer.

Survivors and carers activities organiser Glenys Stonham said the Relay for Life is a showcase of community spirit.

"This is such an amazing event. You meet so many inspiring and passionate people.

"One in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85 so we're all affected.

"This is a great way to raise invaluable funds, show your support to survivors and carers and have fun while you're doing it," Ms Stonham said.

An information and recruitment night for the relay will be held on Wednesday, May 1 for all interested teams.

Sign ups can be made on the day or at www.cancercouncil.org.au/relayforlife/events.

For more information, contact Lauren Fraser on 6659 8403 or Julie Blanch on 0427712197.

In the Manning Valley, the Cancer Council provides free transport for patients to treatment services.

Financial assistance is provided to 78 families in the Mid Coast area along with free legal and planning services for patients.

More than 600 local residents have accessed the Cancer Council helpline while ongoing cancer awareness education programs are community groups and businesses.

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