Information about Relay for Life

The Peninsula committee for the Relay For Life 2006 has held an information session and a morning tea at Woy Woy Oval to promote the event, to be held on March 18 and 19.

Invited to attend were the local newspapers and Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher.

Speaking about the cause and the event were Kevin McCaskie and Marie Mazaroli from the Cancer Council of NSW and the patron, Cr Chris Holstein.

Phil Carr, who is currently battling lung cancer, also delivered an emotional speech on his struggle with this debilitating disease.

Three years ago Mr Carr was diagnosed with months to live and now, in 2006, he is beating the odds and fighting to survive while still contributing to his community and cancer sufferers everywhere.

Phil, who is quoted as having a "never say die attitude", has been involved in the Relay for Life for the past two years to help raise money for cancer.

Members of the Cancer Council and the Peninsula Relay For Life committee are hopeful yet again to achieve a community best by raising over $75,000 to assist in cancer research.

The Relay for Life raises awareness for people living with cancer and their families and offers support and hope in their time of need.

It takes place from 10am Saturday and finishes 10am Sunday.

There are many teams and during the 24 hours team members take it in turn to walk around Woy Woy Oval.

While participants are walking, residents and visitors are all welcomed to stay the night or to pop in for a short time.

There will be plenty of food and drinks available, and entertainment for the whole event.

Cancer survivors will will walk the first lap to promote courage for people living with cancer and to remember people that have been have lost.

For more information on Relay For Life, contact the Cancer Council on 4325 5444 or look them up on the web on www.relayforlife.com.au/nsw.

The Cancer Council also organises the Central Coast Soiree, a monthly meeting for women under 50 living with breast cancer.

It provides information on breast cancer and offers support and friendship to sufferers.

The meeting is held from 7pm to 9pm at Iguanas Waterfront Bar on the first Wednesday of every month.

Melinda Buckley, February 6