Cansa relay for life

The Heidelberg, Nigel and Springs communities are holding their very first Cansa Relay For Life on the November 15 and 16 at at Hoër Volkskool in Heidelberg.

This exciting event starts at 6pm on November 15 and ends at 6pm on November 16.

The Relay For Life 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 also an opportunity for cancer survivors and their loved ones to fight against cancer together.

This is a fun overnight team event, which is volunteer-driven and community owned.

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 12 hours, because cancer does not sleep.

The event opens with a heartfelt survivors’ lap, honouring cancer survivors and their caregivers.

After sun set, tribute is paid in a very emotive Luminaria Ceremony by lighting candles inside luminaria bags which encircle the track.

These luminaria bags are dedicated to those who have lost their battle, to those who are still fighting and to those who have won their struggle against cancer.

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.

For more information, please contact Cansa East Rand on 011 051 4648 or Anita Jorge on 082 554 1404 or ajorge@iafrica.com.