The event, which took place on the weekend of 2-3 September, saw participants from across the Southern Gauteng region lace-up their running shoes to take part in the relay. The theme for the 2017 rendition of the event was “The ultimate carnival experience”, and participants came dressed in colourful costumes and make-up. The event was officially opened by Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor of the campus.
Celebrate! Remember! Fight back!
The declaration: “Celebrate! Remember! Fight back!” serves as a guiding compass for the annual event where the community will come together to celebrate those who have survived cancer; to remember those who have been lost to cancer; and to keep fighting against the disease until a cure is found.
CANSA Relay for Life is part of a global movement that unites cancer survivors and the communities that care about them with each other. It offers everyone in a set community – both young and old, the opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer and to honour those who have been touched by the illness. In short: it represents a unique event that offers communities hope, that all of those lost cancer will never be forgotten; that those who are fighting cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eradicated.
