CANCER survivors, cancer sufferers, caregivers and spectators all made sure they were at the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) Lower South Coast’s Relay For Life.
The event took place at Norwegian Settlers’ Church last Saturday.
The support was a strong indicator of just how determined people on the South Coast are to combat cancer.
The walkers set off at 5pm on Saturday and braved the night for 12 long hours.
At least one member of each team was required to be on the track throughout the night.
Everyone who walked, whether they completed one lap or 100 laps of the field, deserved credit for their efforts.
Some teams had many members, minimising the individual workload while others brought with them a smaller group willing to put in the hard yards, which they certainly did.
Entertainment on stage included singing, dancing, a drum majorette display, a talent show and belly dancing.
Candles, symbolising the fighting spirit and spark of life of every cancer sufferer were lit and placed in bags which lined the track.
Money collected was still being tallied at the time of going to press and no final figure were available.
