Relay Buzz - Relay for Life

INTERNATIONAL RELAY FOR LIFERelay For Life is held in 21 countries around the world everyyear including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France,Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg,Malaysia, The Netherlands, the Philippines, Portugal,South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the UnitedStates and of course New Zealand.That is over 600 Relay For Life’s in over 600 communities inone year.WHAT DOES HOPE LOOK LIKE AROUND THE WORLD?Check out the video clip belowhttp://www.livestream.com/relayforlife/video?clipId=flv_647660d0-de91-4f50-be6b-2add80cfdc84FACEBOOKAre you on facebook?We are!To like our facebook page click the link below and getregular updates and socialise with other Relayers.http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Taranaki-Relay-For-Life-2011/131728693531910RELAY GOSSIPIf you have any relay gossip to share please emailpallak@taranakicancersociety.org.nzWe have it on good authority that team ‘Flower Power’has set a Fundraising goal of $10,000. Quite Exciting…RELAY FOR LIFE FACTSRelay For Life went international in 1996, when inresponse to requests from international cancerorganisations, the American Cancer Society extendedthe first license for International Relay toCancer Research Campaign (now Cancer ResearchUK).In 2009, Relay For Life events were held in 21 countries.In each Relay country, the funds support local cancercontrol programs, services, and research. Theyalso contribute 1% of their funds to the AmericanCancer Society Global Cancer Fund, which supportscancer control programs in developing countriesthat would not otherwise be possible.In developing countries, where 70% of cancers aredetected in late stages and the stigma against cancerremains strong, Relay has proven especiallyeffective in educating the public about preventionand survivorship of this disease.Through International Relay, survivors are giventhe spotlight to show that there is life after diagnosis.These international Hero’s of Hope inspireother community members who have beentouched by cancer.IN 2005, Relay For Life celebrated 20 years of successand expansion into 21 countries, including ahistoric entry into South Africa.In 2006, Relay For Life was showcases at the UICCWorld Cancer Congress and World on Tobacco ORHealth, which were held jointly in Washington, D.C.In 2009, Relay For Life celebrated 25 years of helpingsave lives from cancer.For more information about International Relay For Life, visithttp://www.relayforlife.org/relay/internationalQUOTE OF THE WEEK“And in the End, it’s not the years in your life that count.It’s the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln