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Victoria’s Relay For Life in jeopardy of cancellation due to low registration

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Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track, passing the baton to your teammate, Relay For Life is more than just a cancer walk – it’s a journey.

But after 17 years in Victoria, Relay for Life is in jeopardy of cancellation due to low registration, organizers say.

The major fundraiser usually brings in around $40 million dollars a year, but participation has been declining.

The committee say they are working very hard to make this event a success and are hoping to double the current registration numbers in order to run the event.

A decisions will be made within the next couple of weeks if Relay is a go depending on he registration numbers.

How can you help?

  • Register a team online at relayforlife.ca/victoria and fill your team up! Try to max out at 15 team members.
  • Challenge friends, other groups & businesses to put in a team!
  • Put a poster up where you work
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