Cansa’s Relay a step in the right direction
Participants enjoy camping out, entertainment, good food, games and community camaraderie. People who join all share a common purpose – their desire to fight cancer and to support Cansa in its work.
The Cancer Association of South Africa’s (Cansa) Relay for Life (RFL) is a unique event offering everyone in a community the opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.
It represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those facing cancer will be supported and that one day cancer will be overcome.
At RLF, team members take turns to walk around a track for 12 hours.
Participants enjoy camping out, entertainment, good food, games and community camaraderie. People who join all share a common purpose – their desire to fight cancer and to support Cansa in its work.
RFL is:
• a celebration of life for cancer survivors
• an opportunity to remember the precious moments of loved ones lost to cancer
• a community joining forces to fight cancer
• an excuse to stay up all night and celebrate life with family and friends
• priceless
What you can expect at a RFL?
The Survivors Lap: the first lap around the track is taken by cancer survivors in your community. It’s an inspiring celebration demonstrating that we’re winning the battle against cancer. If you know of any survivors, please invite them to participate in the Survivors Lap.
The Luminaria Ceremony: after dark, an inspirational Luminaria Ceremony takes place. Candles placed in bags line the track in memory of those who lost the fight and in honour of survivors. For a donation of R10 per packet, you and your team members can purchase a glowing tribute for friends or loved ones who have been affected by cancer.
This year’s event will take place at Monument High School on 1 November.
For more information, contact Cansa staff partner Zandri Schickerling on 078 460 7337 or email zschickerling@canca.org.za
