The Relay Final Event,

5th and 6th June 2010

The culmination of Relay for Life will take place in June, in Taman Perbandaran (Penang's Youth Park.

It is a fantastic event!

It lasts for 16 hours, from around 6.00pm on Saturday evening to 10.00am on Sunday morning. Teams 'relay' round the track throughout this time (team members can take it in turns) to symbolise the on-going fight against cancer.

There are special ceremonies during this time, and of course an official opening and closing. And the whole event is conducted in a carnival-like atmosphere, with games, entertainment, food, spot prizes, and an assortment of other activities to keep participants and their families happy.

The various special moments and activities include:  

• the opening ceremony:

This has been officiated the last three years by the Governor of Penang and/or our Chief Minister. Their support is fantastic. There are also special dances and presentations to open the event - it's a carnival!

• survivors walk:

The first lap is walked by survivors, with their family, friends and carers.

• lighting ceremony:

This special ceremony, held between 8.00pm and 8.30pm, commemorates loved ones who have struggled against cancer. Candles are lit all around the track, and people are welcome to join in and silently participate in the remembrance ceremony.

• entertainment:

We have had a great line-up of entertainment in the past - Penang based entertainers (musicians, dancers and others) who have thrilled the crowd and kept those on the track happy!

• games:

Lots of games are organised for people to join. And lots of wonderful prizes to be won. Get down there!

The first lap is always walked by cancer survivors and their families and carers.

For Relay purposes, a survivor is anyone who is living with cancer. In one Relay, a woman took part who had just been diagnosed with cancer - the same day. She is a survivor!

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