no one chooses cancer, we choose to Relay ... now it's your choice

Relay For Life Hotline 1300 65 65 85
HOBART:
Saturday/Sunday 28 February-1 March 2009
LAUNCESTON:
Saturday/Sunday 14-15 March 2009

PENGUIN:
Saturday/Sunday 21-22 March 2009
EASTERN REGION:
Saturday/Sunday 28 February-1 March 2009

On the day

Relay For Life lets the whole community get involved in a team fight against cancer. It’s not a race or test of endurance, but a celebration and remembrance of people touched by cancer but an event for people of all ages and all fitness levels.

An 18 to 24 hour team event
Take turns at walking or running, for example, one hour at a time. Walk in groups or individually, but keep at least one person on the track at all times.

Fun and food – day and night
Join in the fantastic, carnival-style atmosphere complete with live entertainment, comedians, camping out, dress themes, tent site decorations, breakfast, spot prizes, games, massages and much more!

Survivors Walk
The opening lap of each Relay is dedicated to cancer survivors who lead the way wearing survivor sashes to symbolise their courage and strength. .

Their carers wearing green sashes join them. Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. You can take part in the Survivor’s Walk without being on a Relay team. If you have a friend or family member who has had a cancer experience and would like to participage in the Survivors Walk please contact us for further information.

Candlelight Ceremony of Hope
Be part of this moving evening ceremony held just after sunset. Place your candle tribute around the track in support of survivors or in memory of loved ones. Your candle will glow throughout the night in a paper bag. You may write a personal message or prayer on your bag. The whole community is invited to the Candlelight Ceremony.

Sleep over
Relay For Life is a chance to camp out at a venue close to home. Spend a night under the moon and stars. Pack some food and warm clothes. Have a midnight snack, tell some yarns, jokes and tall stories. Sing a song and play that guitar!

Rules for surviving Relay
Sunsmart reading for today Bring your own food or buy it there
Sunsmart reading for today Dress for all seasons: fun, run/walk, sleep, stay warm and keep cool
Sunsmart reading for today Think SunSmart: slip, slop, slap, seek and slide
Sunsmart reading for today Drink plenty of fluid: moderate alcohol consumption only
Sunsmart reading for today Get some sleep before and during Relay
Sunsmart reading for today Relay For Life is a smoke free zone
Sunsmart reading for today Sorry, no pets allowed at the venue
Sunsmart reading for today Children must be supervised at all times
Sunsmart reading for today Noise and light curfew will apply from late evening until early morning

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www.cancertas.org.au last updated 10 October 2008