Relay volunteers wanted

The Peninsula Relay For Life organising committee is calling for volunteers to join its team in preparation of next year's major fundraising event.

Chairman Mr Lincoln Poole said an information evening would be held for local residents thinking of helping out.

"I would like to encourage all interested people to come along to our information evening" Mr Poole said.

"We have a chance to create something special for the 1900 locals diagnosed with cancer each year in the local area.

"I would especially like to extend an invitation to local cancer survivors and carers.

"At the core of Relay For Life is a celebration of survivorship and the importance of honouring those we have lost to the disease."

The Peninsula Relay For Life information evening will be held at the Cancer Council Community Hub in Erina Fair on Wednesday, July 29, from 7pm.

"Relay For Life is an overnight community fundraising event that spreads a message of hope and support to those affected by cancer," Central Coast Cancer Council community relations coordinator Ms Lesley Chart said.

"Last year's raised over $50,000 for local support services and research projects.

"There are opportunities available for anyone that would like to be involved," Mr Poole said.

For further information on Relay For Life and how you can help, contact Lesley Chart at the Cancer Council on 4336 4500 or visit www.relayforlife.org.au.

Press release, 15 Jul 2009 Lesley Chart, Cancer Council NSW