The Event

Relay for Life is an event held by the Cancer Council to raise funds and profile for the fight against cancer.

Teams come together to walk for 18 hours, raising money with fundraising activities and walking sponsorship.

The University of Ballarat allow the event to be held on their oval. The oval is transformed with a circle of tents around the perimeter, some highly decorative, full of sleeping bags, chairs and snacks to keep up energy levels for the walk ahead.

Entertainment from the stage keeps the walkers moving with the rhythm. Food stalls, masseurs, merchandise stalls, coffee stations and children’s games all add to the atmosphere. Many of the teams develop a theme echoed in their team name, dress up and make the most of spending 18 hours together.

Walkers are all ages and in all states of health. The opening lap to start the event is for survivors, carers and family. A very moving experience for all.

At twilight, candle bags with messages of remembrance, love and support are placed around the oval. This is a very special ceremony for all concerned.

The Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast has been involved since 2005 with members, past and present, family and friends joining in.

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Club Raises Just Under $4,000 in 2008 Relay For Life

Just under $100,000 was raised in Ballarat for the 2008 Relay For Life with the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast members contributing almost $4,000 in our 4th year of walking.

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Over $3,500 Raised At Relay For Life 2007

Thirty two members, friends and family walked for 18 hours. While the weather started well, during the early hours of the following morning, a wind storm whipped up a frenzy, sending tents, chairs and banners flying around.

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2006 Relay For Life - Over $5,000 Raised

This year the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast sold over 55 pizzas to assist fundraising with thirty five members, friends and families walking in the 18 hour relay on a perfect evening.

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Club Enters Team In 2005 Relay For Life

The Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast entered our very first Relay For Life in 2005 which is run by the Cancer Council to raise funds and profile for the fight against cancer.

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