Teams line up for cancer relay

Over 40 teams have already nominated to participate in the Cancer Council of NSW relay for life to be held at Rogers Park, Woy Woy.

A group of local community members has been meeting regularly at Everglades Country Club to organise the relay on April 2 and 3.

The teams consist of 15 people, one of whom needs to be on the relay track at all times during the 24-hour relay period.

Rogers Park will have a 440-metre running track marked out and Gosford Council will provide a stage for entertainment and shade areas for the weekend.

Each team will also have a tent on the Park and other organisations will provide stalls.

The event is designed to provide entertainment for all participants while at the same time raising funds for the Cancer Council of NSW.

Committee members Bill and Val Ide have been involved in a number of activities raising funds for cancer research.

Bill Ide has arranged for three relay teams from Campbells Home Hardware, Peninsular Pine and Plywood as well as teams from NSW Fire Brigade, Police, Woy Woy Rugby League Club, one from each local surf club, Brisbane Water Private Hospital and three teams from Bob Gordan's Swim School.

"This will be a fun way of raising funds for cancer research," Mr Ide said.

"We'll have entertainment all day and there'll be some special guests.

"We hope to see lots of people there to encourage the relay runners and to support this wonderful event."

Anyone wishing to enter a team or to make a donation can do so by contacting 4341 1956.

Cec Bucello, February 3