2011 Relay Underway

Friday, April 15, 2011

Blacktown Olympic Park will proudly host the ninth annual Blacktown City Cancer Council Relay for Life from October 29 to 30.


Relay for Life is an annual event where friends, family, community groups, schools and businesses enter a team to walk in relay around the athletics track over a 24 hour period. At least one person from each team should be on the walking track at all times - all to raise money in the fight against cancer. The event, which is open to people of all ages, focuses on remembering and celebrating the lives of those who have been touched by cancer, while raising funds for cancer research, education and support services.

The 2010 Relay for Life raised an astounding $270,732 - a result of the hard work put in by the community and the generous $100,000 donation from Sargents Charitable Foundation.


"Each year continues to amaze me, the Blacktown community spirit and camaraderie displayed for the Relay for Life all year round is very special and unlike any other," Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Alan Pendleton said.


"I am proud Blacktown Olympic Park is again hosting the Relay and that Council is able to provide ongoing support," Mayor Pendleton continued.


The 2011 Relay for Life committee are already hard at work planning fundraising activities throughout the year. The annual Relay for Life Golf Day will be held at Ashlar Golf Course on Friday May 27 and limited spaces are currently available. To register a team or sponsor a hole, contact Blacktown Olympic Park on 9839 6591.


Over 80 teams entered last year however more are needed this year! Team registrations for the 2011 Relay for Life are already open - register your team today by visiting www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2011/blacktown_2011 or call 9687 1399.


Keep an eye out in your local papers for more information on upcoming Relay for Life fundraising events.

Media Contact :
Ros Pullen - Media & Marketing Officer - Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney - 9839 6595
Karla Wyatt - Promotions Assistant - Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney - 9839 6593