The 2021 Casey Relay For Life, which was to be held on Friday 8 October, has been cancelled.
The next event will be held on 5 March 2022.
Cancer Council Victoria community engagement manager Cara Davey said the event couldn’t go ahead on its regular date in March this year due to Covid-19 safety concerns.
“Cancer Council Victoria and the volunteer event organising committee are committed to bringing a safe and enjoyable event experience to the community in March 2022, and do not feel that this is feasible to deliver alongside an event in late 2021,” she said.
“We encourage participants to continue to fundraise for the new date, and look forward to coming together in 2022 to celebrate, remember, and fight back.”
Funds already raised this year, including registration fees, will go towards vital cancer research, prevention and support services for all those who are impacted by cancer.
“I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to fundraising and planning for this event so far. We greatly encourage all teams to bank any fundraising they have so far and continue their amazing efforts as we look ahead to March 2022,” Ms Davey said.
She said Cancer Council would continue to provide services to Casey City residents affected by cancer.
“We know this is a really difficult and uncertain time for people.
“Please be assured that Cancer Council continues to be present in the Casey community, supporting all residents who rely on our services as normal, such as our 13 11 20 service for anyone who needs cancer information and support,” she said.
The Casey Relay For Life has been running since 2003 with its highest fundraising year being 2013 where it raised more than $500,000.
In place of the now cancelled 2021 Casey Relay For Life, a launch night will be held on 8 October to raise funds for the 2022 event.
If you would prefer to Relay in 2021 please call 9514 6356 or email CaseyRFL@cancervic.org.au, and your registration will be transferred to your preferred event.
The closest Relay For Life to the Casey area with a confirmed date is Frankston and Peninsula on 18 October 2021.
For more information about Relay For Life, visit relayaustralia.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.
