October 14, 2012
It looks like the 2012 South Burnett Relay For Life will reach its target of $85,000 raised for the Cancer Council after another massive all-night effort in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Organising committee spokesperson Rowena Dionysius said this afternoon that the 2012 South Burnett Relay For Life had raised $81,107.78 so far … but more will be banked in coming weeks as promised donations to teams roll in.
Thirty teams took part in the 2012 Relay.
They gathered at the speedway track in Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon, dressed as pirates, hula dancers, super heroes, doctors and nurses … in fact, just about anything you could imagine.
After the opening ceremony, survivors and carers walked a special lap of the track to much applause from spectators before all the walkers joined in the relay.
The walkers were entertained over the hours with live music and other entertainment while the Lions Club manned the canteen.
At sunset, the walkers paused for a Candlelight Ceremony organised by St Patrick’s School, Nanango, in memory of friends and family members who had lost their fight against cancer.
The relay continued all night before coming to an official close at 8:30am on Sunday.
Rowena said she was overwhelmed by the support from the South Burnett community for the Relay For Life.
Speaking at the opening ceremony on Saturday, she said the walkers faced an amazing 18 hours ahead of them.
“It is a life-affirming journey representing a day in the life of someone fighting cancer, a disease that never sleeps,” she said.
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