Cancer Research UK, Relay for Life Horsham
- Remember lives, Celebrate life, Make a difference
On the weekend of 19th and 20th July there will be a unique event at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre: "Relay For Life". It brings together communities, survivors and those who have been touched by cancer to celebrate life, spend 24 hours having fun and games, do a little exercise, and hopefully raise some money for Cancer Research UK into the bargain....
Relay For Life Horsham runs overnight from 12 noon on Saturday 19th July until 12 noon on Sunday 20th July, includes a Survivors' Lap of Honour, a moving Candle of Hope Ceremony, and masses of fun and entertainment.
Survivors are invited to attend event as VIPs, and the opening lap will be the Survivors lap of honour – a celebration of life for those who have beaten cancer and a sign of hope for those fighting cancer. All survivors are treated to a VIP reception and they can stay and participate in as much or as little of the rest of the event as they choose.
Teams of 8 or more then take turns walking laps, as the rest of the team run a stall or entertainment of their choosing. Each team tries to keep at least one member on the track at all times, whilst all around them the party is in full swing with their supporters and visitors from the Horsham area, creating a fantastic and memorable atmosphere.
At dusk will be the Candle of Hope ceremony, the most inspirational and moving part of the whole event. This is where people dedicate a Candle to someone who has been lost to, is fighting, or has beaten cancer. Each candle is in a flame-proof paper bag and they will all be placed around the edge of the track and will be lit as darkness falls. Each bag will have the person's name on and can be decorated.
Imagine a huge summer fete with music, stalls and entertainment surrounded
by hundreds of people walking around the sports track and hundreds of glowing
candles. The emphasis on the day is to celebrate life, and to make a difference
in the future with the money raised leading up to the event.
There are a number of ways in which you can get involved. Please contact
us on 07921137509 if:
- you are a survivor of cancer and feel you and your family could come along;
- you would like to join a team or start one of your own;
- you would like a Candle of Hope bag (at a recommended donation of £3).
You can also sign up online at www.relayforlifehorsham.org.uk or get more information by emailing event@horshamrelayforlife.org.uk
There will be a raffle stall on the day so if you have anything suitable you would like to donate then please also let us know.
If none of the above appeal to you, perhaps you would like to make a donation via www.donatetomyrelay.org/horsham where you can make a donation of your choice.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Relay for Life Horsham Committee
