Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world and it is returning to Laois later this month.
For the second year, Relay for Life Laois will take place on the grounds of Emo Court.
The 24-hour event takes place from 1pm on Saturday, July 29 until 1pm the following day.
People are invited to get involved by registering a team to help raise funds and awareness within their community for those impacted by cancer.
Relay for Life sees local communities coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost and to fight back against cancer by raising awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society locally and nationally.
It is much more than a 24 hour fundraising event; it is an experience that gives hope and support to all who have been impacted by cancer.
Relay For Life is a celebration of solidarity.
In this 24-hour event, teams join together to walk through the day and night.
Members of teams take it in turns to walk a designated distance or time, with someone from the team being on the move at all times in the 24 hour period.
When not walking, members of the teams, and their friends, families and colleagues can enjoy live entertainment and take part in activities arranged by their committee.
There is also a Candle of Hope ceremony, where hundreds of candle personalised bags with messages of hope and remembrance are lit during a moving ceremony involving music and speeches.
Anyone can purchase a Candle of Hope bag for €5.
All money raised in Laois will stay in the county .
For more information:
- Email – laoisrelayforlife@gmail.com
- Caroline – 087 449 9903
- Alan – 086 122 2227
- Frances – 087 916 1924
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