On Friday 13 – Saturday 14 March, Casey Relay For Life was held overnight, uniting over 4000 relayers from the community to take steps against cancer and show that hope lives in Casey for anyone with a cancer experience.
My sincere thanks to each member of the Casey community who relayed, donated, volunteered or supported this moving community experience.
Thanks to this support, this year Casey Relay For Life is expected to raise over $360,000 which will help ensure Cancer Council Victoria’s support, prevention and research programs continue.
Each year, over 140,000 Australians support Cancer Council’s Relay For Life. Around the world, people in 24 countries come together at relay. I am constantly inspired by Relay For Life participants and volunteers, and their dedication to the cause.
The money raised at Casey Relay For Life will help Cancer Council Victoria provide programs including:
* Funding some of Victoria’s brightest researchers and their cutting-edge projects each year to help detect, treat and beat cancer.
* Important prevention programs like PapScreen Victoria, Quit and SunSmart to make sure people have all the information they need to cut their risk of cancer.
* Support services including a pro-bono legal assistance service to help those affected by cancer who may be struggling with issues such as wills, early access to superannuation, debt matters, or returning to work.
* Experienced cancer nurses who answer calls to our information and support line, Cancer Council 13 11 20, giving people advice, information and support.
I would encourage City of Casey residents to make use of this service to discuss their cancer-related questions by calling a registered nurse – Cancer Council 13 11 20.
Thankyou again to everyone who relayed and helped continue the fight against cancer. Hope lives in every step we take. Hope lives in Relay For Life.
Todd Harper,
Chief Executive Officer,
Cancer Council Victoria.
