Information on Life relay

An information night for the Peninsula Relay for Life will be held on Wednesday, February 28, at 7pm.

The information session will be held at the Terrigal Memorial Country Club, Dover Rd, Wamberal.

Participants on the night will find out the "what, why and how of Relay", what's on, what to bring, what to leave at home and fundraising tips.

The Relay for Life event is being held at Woy Woy Number One Oval on March 17 to 18, from 4pm.

The survivors walk will begin at 4.30pm, followed by a candlelight ceremony of hope at 7pm.

The Peninsula Relay for Life has currently only raised $300 of its goal of $12,699.

There are currently 13 teams already signed up for the event, short of the 60 team goal.

Relay for Life is an 18 hour teams event, where participants take it in turns to walk, skip or run their way around an oval, "having fun, meeting other members of their community, and raising funds to defeat cancer," community relations coordinator Ms Lesley Chart said.

"Teams are encouraged to camp out overnight, theme their outfits and their tents and do something about cancer in their community in a simple and social way," Ms Chart said.

"It's a great team-building, fun event.

"This event is in its third year and receives amazing support from the local communities of the Peninsula area."

Registrations can be made online at www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au or by contacting The Cancer Council office on 4325 5444 for a registration form.

Early bird registration of $11 per person is available until Friday, March 2.

From March 3 onwards, registration is $15 per person.

"Relay for Life is a fundraising event and every dollar makes a difference," Ms Chart said.

Press release, 10 February 2007 NSW Cancer Council