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Relay For Life
Relay For Life is a unique and inspirational community-led event, organised by a group of volunteers, that celebrates those who survive cancer and pays tribute to those who are touched by it. It brings together communities, Survivors and those who have been touched by cancer to celebrate life and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Relay For Life can involve many things – a walking event, a party, a concert, a big day out. But most of all, it brings local communities together to help beat cancer. Local teams of friends, family, neighbours and colleagues fundraise within their local communities throughout the year, raising all they can for the life-saving work of Cancer Research UK. Then get together for a great overnight event of celebration and commemoration that everyone in the community can join in.
At the event people gather at their local race track, park or sports field and take turns walking laps. Each team tries to keep at least one member on the track at all times, whilst all around them a party is in full swing. The teams, their supporters and visitors from the local community create a carnival atmosphere. Every Relay For Life lasts 12 to 24 hours and runs overnight.
In Essex, Relay For Life events have been planned in Southend and Chelmsford. Both are 24hour events starting at midday, with many of the teams in fancy dress themes. The relay will be opened with a Survivors' Lap of Honour and at dusk the moving Candle of Hope Ceremony will take place.
These are sure to be really exciting, inspiring events, so do make sure you register your team, or as a survivor as soon as possible.
- Southend Relay For Life is taking place on the 5th and 6th September (from 12pm for 24 hours) at Southend Tennis and Leisure Centre. Events already planned include: marshall arts displays; boys choir; tug of war; 3 legged race; egg & spoon race; children’s dance routines; face painting; arts and crafts - kid’s crafts throughout the day; Tarot Card Reading.
Contact Stephanie Westall tel: 07947 710533, e:mail: Steph.westall@hotmail.co.uk
or Lisa Hearn Email: hearn_lisa@sky.com Mobile; 07956 522093. to find out more.
- Chelmsford Relay For Life takes place on 29th and 30th August from 12 midday for 24 hours at New Hall School in Chelmsford. Activities already planned to entertain the teams include ju-jitsu; We Will Rock You masterclasses; karaoke and a disco in the evening; a BBQ; a world record attempt and plenty more to be confirmed! The event is organised by a wonderful and hardworking committee of volunteers, all from in and around Chelmsford.
Contact Sara Stark tel: 07739 010 474, e-mail: sarastark86@hotmail.com to find out more.
Please visit our website to find out more about the events, and for contact details of those kindly organising these events on behalf of Cancer Research UK. www.cancerresearchuk.org/relay/venues/southend/
www.cancerresearchuk.org/relay/venues/chelmsford/
Registering a team or as a survivor can be done online and it only takes a few short minutes! Or you can dedicate a candle of hope to a loved one, to be placed around the track for the Candle of Hope ceremony.
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