The Novice Cansa Relay For Life will take place on November 15 starting at 6pm and running until 6am, on November 16.
This event will take place at Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg and is part of an international movement that unites cancer survivors and the communities that care about them.
It offers everyone in a community, both young and old, the opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer and to honour those who have been touched by cancer.
“It is an opportunity for survivors and their loved ones to fight against cancer together. Relay is a fun, overnight team event, which is volunteer-driven and community owned,” says Anita Jorge event chairman.
All the relay teams of 10 to 15 friends, neighbours, families and co-workers commit to having at least one team member walking around the track at all times for 18 to 24 hours, because cancer does not slumbers.
The event opens with a heartfelt Survivors’ Lap, honouring cancer survivors and their caregivers.
According to Anita after sun set, tribute is paid in a very emotive Luminaria Ceremony by lighting candles inside bags which encircle the track.
“These bags are dedicated to those who have the lost their battle, to those who are still fighting and to those who have won their struggle against cancer,” adds Anita.
Teams are encouraged to raise funds in support of the fight against cancer in the region where the relay is being held.
Teams camp out overnight around the track and enjoy entertainment, fun and camaraderie in a festival-like atmosphere.
To enter a team or register as a survivor, please contact 011 051 4648 or 0800 22 66 22
