1. Achieving Success with your Relay For Life event Relay For Life

2. THE HISTORY OF RELAY How It All Began… 1985 Tacoma, Washington Dr. Gordy Klatt--one man--ran on a track for 24 hours to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and to honor his cancer patients The following year 220 participants formed 19 teams in the first “Relay For Life” event

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11. Relay 2006 -- Worldwide 5000 Communities …in 23 countries … involving 4 Million Participants – Relayers – raising $450 million that will help to … Save Lives Empower People to fight back Help those in their time of need

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15. RELAY FOR LIFE… WHAT IS IT? Community event Celebration of cancer patients and survivors, and an opportunity to honour those lost to cancer Volunteer-led event Culmination of efforts by participants to support cancer-control programmes

17. RELAY FOR LIFE…. Overnight eventOvernight event Teams of 10 -15 people commit to raising funds and attending the eventTeams of 10 -15 people commit to raising funds and attending the event

18. TEAM WITH A THEME! Team with a Theme

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20. And Any Company………

21. RELAY FOR LIFE…. Fun, accessible cancer education by CANSA and team participantsFun, accessible cancer education by CANSA and team participants

22. Showcase what your organisation offers in the fight against cancer. Cancer Education

23. RELAY FOR LIFE…. “Luminaria” (candle lighting) ceremony is a special time of reflection“Luminaria” (candle lighting) ceremony is a special time of reflection

24. LUMINARIA Luminaria bags are set out around the track before dark

25. LUMINARIA The emotion of Relay For Life

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28. CAREGIVER LAP

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30. ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT Activities will be fun, educational and informative Some really good activities for events from midnight to 4am Will have good music!!! “MUST”

31. How do I get involved? Become a Team-captainBecome a Team-captain Gather 10-15 team-members (family, friends, colleagues, be creative)Gather 10-15 team-members (family, friends, colleagues, be creative) Contact Danie Kritzinger (0828223787) to enterContact Danie Kritzinger (0828223787) to enter Pay your commitment-feePay your commitment-fee Start raising money (be very creative)Start raising money (be very creative)

32. Recruit Teams Churches, groups, cellgroups, church councils, Bible study groupsChurches, groups, cellgroups, church councils, Bible study groups Businesses, organisationsBusinesses, organisations Families, friends, neighborhoodsFamilies, friends, neighborhoods Sport organisations, schools,Sport organisations, schools,

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