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| Seasons Greetings
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Wishing you and your families a healthy and happy Christmas! We look forward to seeing you in 2012.
The Relay For Life team - Linda, Jenni, Richard, Sarah, Margaret-Anne & Carmen would like to thank you for your support of Relay this year. 2011 has been very successful with over $2.2 million being raised by Relay For Life events, which will go towards research, education and providing information & support to cancer patients and their families. We would not be able to do all that we do without the generosity of our Relayers - thank you! |
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| Goldfields break records!
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The Goldfields community have really embraced Relay For Life, their first event held on 12 & 13 November has raised a phenomenal $258,514! This is a record for an inaugural event in Australia. The teams really got into the spirit of Relay For Life and it was great to see so many survivors come along to the event.
Award winners:
Highest Funds Raised - 1st: Champagne Sisters
Highest Funds Raised - 2nd: Oompah Loompahs
Highest Funds Raised - 3rd: Curveliscious
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| Relay For Life WA Facebook Page
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Keep in touch with all things Relay! The Facebook page is a great way for Relayers to share their fundraising tips and ideas, and Relay experiences. We have uploaded photos from WA events and will add more from the recent Relay season.
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| Fun in Bunbury!
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T he Children's Activities were a highlight of the 9th annual Relay For Life Bunbury-Southwest Event held on the first weekend in November. Babies, toddlers, and children of all ages (and many adults) enjoyed the many activities available during the event. The event raised an amazing $289,853!
Award winners:
Grand Champions: Summit All Stars
Highest Funds Raised - Super Singles: Moneymakers
Highest Funds Raised 2nd - Super Singles: Bulldogs
Highest Funds Raised 3rd - Super Singles: Erles Girls
Highest Funds Raised - Dynamic Duos: Roaring Lions
Highest Funds Raised 2nd - Dynamic Duos: Bunbury Toyota
Highest Funds Raised 3rd - Dynamic Duos: Team 33
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| New events, 2012 registrations open
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We are working with the Byford, Rockingham, and Northam communities to establish events in 2013. Please email us if you would like to assist on the committee or with sponsorship of one of these exciting new events.
2012 Events open, register now:
Narrogin - 24 & 25 March
Katanning - 31 March & 1 April
Curtin University - 14 & 15 April
Perth - 5 & 6 May
Pilbara - 18 & 19 August
UWA - 13 & 14 October
Albany - 13 & 14 October
Arena Joondalup - 20 & 21 October
Peel-Mandurah - 3 & 4 November
Goldfields - 10 & 11 November
Registrations opening soon:
Northam
Bunbury-Southwest
Midwest (formerly Geraldton-Greenough)
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| Our fantastic sponsors & supporters
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We really appreciate the support of our sponsors throughout Western Australia. Their generosity ensures the success of Relay. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Jessica Wallis or your local volunteer committee.
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| UWA students shine
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The students at UWA have done it again! The committee, volunteers and teams are to be commended for the fabulous event that was held on 15 & 16 October. The Oak Lawn on campus was transformed into a sea of colour and the event raised an inspiring $116,862.
Award winners:
Highest Funds Raised: The FAST Slow-Mo Team
Highest Funds Raised - 2nd: Harry's Girls
Highest Funds Raised - 3rd: GV-FAWA Team |
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| Relay merchandise
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Want to boost your team's fundraising? Why not sell some Relay For Life merchandise at your next fundraising event? Team captains can log in to our online store and select from a range of Relay For Life branded items. |
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| Support for country patients
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There are particular practical, emotional and financial challenges faced by regional cancer patients. Cancer Council WA offers a number of support services that may be helpful to you. There may also be some government assistance with some of your practical and financial needs.
Cancer Council WA provide a range of supportive services in the rural communities across Western Australia. Our Cancer Support Coordinators are health professionals who have developed a good understanding of the cancer journey and have extensive knowledge of existin g community services.
Cancer Council provides quality subsidised accommodation in Perth for cancer patients and their carers. Crawford Lodge is set in beautiful landscaped gardens within the grounds of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. It comprises 6 single units, 44 twin units and 3 family units.
 Milroy Lodge is situated in Bedbrook Place Shenton Park. It comprises 24 single units and 2 family units.
If you need to come to Perth for cancer treatment and live 100kms or more from the city, or in Northam or York, you may be eligible through the government's Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) for assistance towards the cost of your travel and accommodation.
For further information contact Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. |
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| Slip Slop Slap Seek Slide
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Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. Two in three Australians will develop skin cancer before the age of 70, and every year 1700 people die from this disease.
With summer upon us, being SunSmart is a simple and effective way of reducing your risk of developing skin cancer. Most skin cancers can be treated if found early. It is important that you learn how to check your skin for the early signs of skin cancer.
How to be SunSmart:
Slip on protective clothing
Slop on SPF 30+ Sunscreen
Slap on a hat
Seek shade
Slide on some sunglasses
To download our How to be SunSmart brochure, go to the publications page.
Where to buy SunSmart products:
A wide range of SunSmart products including sunscreen, swim wear, protective clothing, hats and sunglasses can be purchased from the online shop or at the Cancer Council WA store located at 334 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. |
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| Joondalup cracks the magic million!
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Since 2008 Relay For Life Arena Joondalup has been a hugely successful event and has now made $1 million for the four years it has been running. A huge congratulations to the committee for putting on a professional, well-run and well-loved event! This year through hard work of the teams, contributions from generous sponsors and donors the event raised an incredible $287,994.
Award winners:
Highest Funds Raised - Community: Girls With Heart
Highest Funds Raised - Corporate: Kungfu Pandas
Highest Funds raised - School: Team Jai - Prendiville Catholic College
Relay Spirit Award: Kym de Cinque (pictured with Troy Pickard)
Best Decorated Tentsite: Return to Oz
Best Dancy Dressed Team: Clowning Around
Most SunSmart Tentsite: Witches
Most laps completed: Northern Suburbs Running Group
Special Mention to Mal Gannaway who completed 275 laps (110km)
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| Downpour doesn't dampen spirits!
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 Participants at the recent Relay For Life Peel-Mandurah event weren't deterred by the huge downpour that engulfed the event. The rain lasted for a few hours and unfortunately the survivors were unable to walk the first lap, however still enjoyed a morning tea in their honour. Teams still got dressed up in costumes and decorated their tentsites and rejoiced when the sun came out on Sunday! This year the event which was held on 5 & 6 November raised $200,714 - which is a wonderful result!
Photo courtesy of Karen Gohrt
Award Winners:
Highest Funds Raised - Community: Everything Counts
Highest Funds Raised 2nd - Community: Touch of Hope
Highest Funds Raised 3rd - Community: The B Team
Highest Funds Raised - Corporate: Curves Mandurah
Highest Funds Raised - School: Foundies
Highest Funds Raised 2nd - Schools: KOLBE Krusaders
Highest Funds Raised 3rd - Schools: KOLBE Komets
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| Raffle winners
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| Congratulations to our raffle and thank you to the organisations/individuals who kindly donated to the raffles. See below for further information on the list of winners |
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| Geraldton great, despite the odds!
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The eighth Relay For Life Geraldton-Greenough event was very successful, despite the committee suffering various setbacks over the past couple of years.  The six committee members should be commended on their perserverance in getting the event up. Thank you to the teams, sponsors, volunteers, survivors and carers who stuck with the event contributed to the event raising over $92,000.
Award winners:
Highest Funds Raised 1st - Community: Jezza's Jesters (Pictured)
Highest Funds Raised 2nd - Community: Walkaway Winos
Highest Funds Raised 1st - Corporate: H2O Hoppers
Highest Funds Raised 2nd - Corporate: Beach Bums
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