Help wanted for cancer relay

The Cancer Council NSW Central Coast Region is calling on "motivated community members" to help stage the third Peninsula Relay For Life in March.

An Information evening will be held at Woy Woy Leagues Club on Wednesday, November 15, at 7pm.

"Relay For Life is a major fundraising event organised on behalf of The Cancer Council NSW by local people on a voluntary basis," said Cancer Council Community Relations Coordinator Ms Lesley Chart.

"Volunteer committee members will gain valuable event management experience, have fun and contribute to the fight against cancer."

The relay event has been held in the Peninsula area for the past two years and has raised over $180,000.

"We are looking for people from all sectors of the community including working professionals, retirees, mothers, fathers, ethnic groups, youth groups, university and Tafe students and school teachers," Ms Chart said.

Committee roles include entertainment and activities coordinator, catering coordinator, athlete services, site manager, media/marketing coordinator, teams support, chair and secretary.

"Experience is not necessary, just enthusiasm and a passion to activate your local community," Ms Chart said.

Guidance and training will be provided to committee members.

For further information about the event, committee positions, or to register attendance for the meeting, contact Lesley Chart on 4325 5444.

Press release, November 9 Lesley Chart, NSW Cancer Council