Relay for Life Wairarapa 2023

Let's do something remarkable together!

Relay For Life - Te Ara Toiora is an inspiring community event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate/whakanui cancer survivors and carers; remember/maumaharatia loved ones lost to cancer; and fight back/tū atu by raising awareness and funds for the Cancer Society.

The Cancer Society provides care, support, comfort and hope to people affected by cancer, from diagnoses through to post-treatment. From free specialist advice and support for cancer patients, transport to treatment, and accommodation when undergoing treatment far from home – your support means so much to cancer patients and their families.

What

Relay For Life is a fantastic, fun filled 18-hour community event to celebrate cancer survivors and raise money for the Cancer Society to provide much needed free services for patients and their families affected by cancer in the Wairarapa. The objective of Relay for Life is to have a whole lot of fun while raising as much as possible for cancer support services. All the funds raised stay in our community to benefit our community.

When

Relay For Life starts at 4:00pm Saturday 25th March 2023 and continues through the night until 10:00am Sunday 26th March at Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton.

How

Your team should consist of at least ten people. Teams fundraise leading up to the event, and then focus on the fun! Team Captains must ensure you have at least one person on the track at all times throughout the 18 hour event.

Who

Anyone can Relay. Make it a team builder for your business group or sports team. Families, students, colleagues, friends… anyone young or old can enjoy the Relay experience. There are no age limits but people under 18 are asked for parental/guardian permission to attend.

We are hoping to see as many of you from across the entire region be part of this amazing event! So get your team together and register today!