Raising fun and funds

25 March 2025

The 20th Anniversary of the Cancer Society South Canterbury’s Relay For Life kicked off at Opihi College in Temuka on March 8, providing 20 hours of fun and inspiration for participants and spectators.

Fantastic entertainment, a kapa haka performance from Opihi College and a Haka from Geraldine High Scholl were among the highlights of the diversions provided.

The candle-lighting memorial event featured a tribute from Jessica Dipple for her mum.

Cancer Society South Canterbury Community manager Tracey Barratt said it was a great event which created unity, support and a whole lot of fun! She gave a particular call-out to Canterbury Enviro Solutions, who came on board as a major sponsor this year, their silver sponsor Pye Group and media partner The Breeze, Timaru, saying without their support the event would not have been so successful.

“Already we’ve raised $55,000 with more still to come. We’re confident we’ll raise over $60,000.”

Tracey said that money all went to supporting services to those in the community with cancer and their families and to cancer research.

It’s not too late to be a part of it. You can still donate here

For those in North Canterbury and Otago, you have your own events rolling out!

North Canterbury on April 5 10am – 10pm at the Kaiapoi Rugby Club grounds. To register or find out ore North Canterbury Relay for Life – Kaiapoi – Eventfinda. Thank you to our major partner Precut Construction. You can show your support here.

The Otago Relay For Life is at the University of Otago Clocktower Area Saturday 29th March,  7pm until Sunday 30th March,  7am Saturday 29th. For more information and to register relayforlife.org.nz/o/dunedin-relay. Thank you to our major partner Ousa, and media partner The Edge. You can show your support here.