THE Surf Coast community\u2019s contribution for the fight against cancer have reached $579,133, when donations of $60,407 from this year\u2019s event are added in.<\/p>\n
Organising committee chair Bob Tyler said 14 teams and 260 participants relayed overnight on March 15-16 to finish a great year of activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was not only a fundraising event, but it also brought our community together to provide support and hope for those touched by cancer.<\/p>\n
\u201cLoved ones were remembered, cancer survivors and carers were celebrated and all who took part stepped up in their fight against this insidious disease.\u201d<\/p>\n
Funds raised by the Surf Coast Relay for Life over the years have helped at least 175 people with cancer in the community each year.<\/p>\n
Mr Tyler said the money raised supported experienced cancer nurses, who provide practical and compassionate support through emails and calls to the support hotline: 13 11 20.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe phone-based support program, Cancer Connect, linked 437 people with trained volunteers who have had similar cancer experiences.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithin Victoria, the Cancer Council held 120 support groups and 51 education programs. Overall, 1,227 people were helped in Victoria.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe iconic SunSmart program is helping Australian boys and girls stay safe in the sun.<\/p>\n
\u201cProudly, I am happy to say 94 per cent of early childhood services and 100 per cent of primary schools in the Surf Coast Shire are SunSmart program members.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2020 Surf Coast Relay for Life planners are already preparing for another 12 months of fundraising.<\/p>\n
The 2019 teams are restarting their efforts and new teams are welcome to find out how they can be part of what is a fun year with a serious mission: to fight cancer.<\/p>\n
Anyone interested in organising a team, or volunteering as a helper, can phone Bob Tyler on 0417 142 156.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Surf Coast community\u2019s contribution for the fight against cancer have reached $579,133, when donations of $60,407 from this year\u2019s event are added in. Organising committee chair Bob Tyler said 14 teams and 260 participants relayed overnight on March 15-16 to finish a great year of activities. \u201cIt was not only a fundraising event, but […]<\/p>\n