By NICOLE VALICEK
PEOPLE in Hobsons Bay are being asked to take part in the municipality’s annual Cancer Council’s Relay for Life.
The Hobsons Bay relay is on 29 and 30 March, with local businesses again throwing their support behind the event.
Business owners in the municipality are being asked to paint the town purple to raise the profile of the fundraising event.
Last week some businesses showed their support by putting out purple banners and displays.
The event will see people walking and running in memory of lost loved ones and in celebration of those who have survived cancer.
Chairman of the local event Ian Dawes said the purple promotion helped spread awareness of this year’s event.
“Cancer affects the entire community and it is great to have such wonderful support from local business,” Mr Dawes said.
Mr Dawes, who lost his daughter to cancer in 2005, said the unique event was an opportunity to increase cancer awareness, raise funds for cancer research and support services.
Hobsons Bay City Council mayor Sandra Wilson said the Relay for Life is a night of fun, celebration and remembrance.
“It brings the community together, offers support to those who may need it, fosters strength, and provides people of all ages with a unique and enjoyable weekend,” Cr Wilson said.
This year’s event will be held at Newport Park Athletic Track and encourages teams of 10 to 15 people to challenge themselves to a relay style overnight run or walk.
Games, music, food and entertainment will be provided to keep people awake and entertained during the relay.
The winning display will be judged by a panel including members of the volunteer committee and Cr Wilson.
For more information or to enter a team visit www.relayforlife.org.au or Ian Dawes on 0407 854 033.
