Countdown is on for the 2011 Blacktown City Relay For Life

Monday, October 17, 2011

There are only 2 weeks left until the 2011 Blacktown City Cancer Council Relay for Life Teams will take to the Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney Athletics Centre to raise money in the fight against cancer.

The Relay for Life Committee's goal of 80 participating teams for the 2011 Relay is almost a reality with 76 teams already registered for this year's event and over $170,000 raised to date!

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.

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

"I encourage all businesses, sporting clubs and community groups within Blacktown City to consider putting in their own team for this year's Relay for Life and join the fight against cancer ," Mayor Pendleton continued.

Be a part of the 2011 Cancer Council Relay for life and register your team today. Visit www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2011/blacktown_2011 or call 9687 1399.

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