Cansa Relay of Life: walk from sundown to sunrise to show you care
WATCH: Cansa Community mobiliser, Christopher Combrink explains the symbolism behind the relay and why participants walk from sunset to sunrise and leaves viewers with an important question
POLOKWANE – The 11th Cansa Relay is coming up in October and Cansa Community mobiliser, Christopher Combrink encourages people to join them for a jam-packed evening of fun in what he says, will be a ‘Cansa Relay to remember’.
This year’s theme is ‘Why do you relay?’
One in four South Africans will be affected by cancer in their lifetime, either by themselves, a family member, friend or a colleague. The relay is a celebration of hope and survivourship.
In the video, Christopher explains the symbolism behind the relay and why participants walk from sunset to sunrise and leaves viewers with an important question.
This year, Cansa Relay for Life 2019 Polokwane goes ‘global’ and participating teams are encouraged to dress up and represent one of 27 countries listed. Combrink explains why in the below video.
Residents are urged to register their teams for the relay as soon as possible and the registration fee is R750 for a team of 10 people.
As always there will be other fun activities and food stalls at the relay.
Line-up:
17:30: 2019 Cansa Relay for Life opens.
18:00: Lap of warriors (survivors) and caregivers
18:30–21:00; 21:30-00:00; 01:00 – 06:00: Live entertainment, team participation representing “my Country”, traditional activities, dances and fun.
21:00: Lap of Legends with lumenaria bags and new lumenaria crosses
00:00” We all join the Fight Back against cancer.
06:00 Closing ceremony, release of doves. Farewell to new and old friends till our next Relay in 2020.
To enter a team contact Christopher at 072 681 1949.
