Melton residents of all ages are encouraged to support the fight against cancer by putting on their runners and starting training for the Relay For Life event in November.
Sponsored by the Cancer Council, the relay will be held in conjunction with the Melton City Runners and is open to residents of all ages, with teams as well as individuals able to compete.
People can do as little as an hour or the full 24-hour relay.
Relay For Life was started by American colorectal surgeon Dr Gordy Klatt in 1985 as a fundraiser and to raise cancer awareness.
Beginning in Australia in 1999, the relay is now held in every state and territory, with more than 134,000 participants raising more than $14 million each year.
Money raised goes towards funding the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support programs.
The local relay will be held at the Bridge Road Recreation Reserve at 132 Bridge Road in Melton South.
The event will start on Saturday, November 12 at 12pm and will end on Sunday, November 13 at 12pm.
Cost for adults is $35, $25 for six to 17-year-olds, while children younger than six can enter for free.
Details: www.relayforlife.org.au/register/meltoncityrunners-2022
