Wagga Wagga 2024

Welcome!

Wagga Relay For Life is a fun and moving experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. Relay is a chance for the community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost and to raise money to help save more lives. Let’s gather your friends, family, colleagues or community groups, and join with other local community members to take part in Wagga Relay For Life and make strides towards a cancer free future: start or join a team in the 2024 Wagga Relay today!

If you have any questions reach out to your Community Fundraising Coordinator: Brianna Carracher 02 6937 2605 briannac@nswcc.org.au
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Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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Changes for 2024

This year is a little different!  

For 2024, the organising committee is embracing a Saturday 12:00PM lunchtime start time and a 6:00PM finish time at a new venue: Wagga Riverside Precinct.

This new 6-hour event by the river is an opportunity for you to spend your Saturday afternoon with family and friends walking in the fresh air,  celebrating carers and survivors, remembering loved ones lost, supporting the fight back against cancer, and all in time to make it home for dinner!


Registration fees


Child (0-7) = free

Youth (8-13yrs) = $15 per person

Student (14-17yrs)

*Standard: From 1st August = $20 per person

Adult

*Standard: From 1st August = $25 per person

Family (2 adults + 2 youth)

*Standard: From 1st August = $60

T-shirt
on the day = $20 per T-shirt


Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony:  12:00PM 
Candlelight Ceremony: 5:30PM
Closing Ceremony: 6:00PM

Information Session

Come find out more about Wagga Relay

Information Sessions:

Information session details are still to be finalised - join the Facebook Group to keep up to date: www.facebook.com/groups/waggarfl/ 

Join us to find out more how you can make a difference through participating in Relay For Life. Already participating? Come along and we can answer all your questions about the day.

Awards

Awards available at the event include:

  • Highest Community Fundraiser
  • Most steps taken
  • Best Dressed Team 

Relay Shirts

As part of your registration we are pleased to provide Relay For Life shirts for all registered team members. If you can provide the sizes required below we will have these prepacked for you available to collect at your next team information meeting. 

Shirt sizes are Kids 6, 8 and 10, and Adults Small - 5XL. Shirts are of mixed designs. 
Order your team shirts here: https://forms.office.com/r/AD8DEEep6A

    On The Day

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    What happens on the day?

    Get excited because the Relay has arrived!

    Here's what to expect at Relay. Check with our Relay team on 02 6937 2600 or email briannac@nswcc.org.au  for special info about Wagga Relay:

    • 12:00PM: Opening Ceremony 
    • 12:15PM: Survivors and Carers Lap
    • 3:00PM: Survivors & Carers Afternoon Tea
    • Entertainment - all day!
    • 5:30PM: Candlelight Ceremony of Hope
    • 6:00PM: Closing ceremony
    • Keep those team members walking!

    You don’t have to stay on the track all afternoon, but we encourage teams to have at least one person on the track at all times to get the most out of your Relay experience.

    What to Bring/Not to bring:

    As this years event is an afternoon only event (12noon to 6pm) at the Wagga Riverside Precint with its many facilities including excellent car parking, public toilets, childrens adventure playground, food and drink options. We have some suggestions below to make your afternoon enjoyable.

    Bring with you ….

    • Chairs to sit on
    • A small table if you wish to setup for lunch
    • Hats and Sunscreen
    • Money for food, drinks, merchandise and activities
    • Your doggy if he is well socialised
    • Small shade marquees are ok but be aware that space will be limited and all items brought along will have to be carried in from the carpark by you. IMPORTANT: Tent pegs cannot be used to secure marquees, only weights or sandbags can be used as advised by the WWCC.

    Do Not bring….

    • Barbecues
    • Glass Bottles
    • Tents

    We will have available….

    • Food such as a Sausage & Steak Sizzle, Hot Dogs, Hot Donuts and Ice Creams
    • Coffee, Water and Soft Drinks
    • Cancer Council Merchandise including Relay Shirts for those registering

     

     

    Program

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    Thanks for your interest in Relay For Life! Here’s an overview of what will be happening on the day.


    Day One - 21 September 2024

    Time Activity Location
    11:00am Team check-in opens Registration Desk
    12:00pm Opening Ceremony (Followed by Survivors & Carers opening lap Stage
    12:30pm Entertainment begins Stage/Track
    3:00pm Survivors & Carers High Tea Track
    5:30pm Candlelight Ceremony Stage/Track
    6:00pm Closing Ceremony Stage



    Sponsors

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    Thanks to our fantastic sponsors:

    Relay For Life is a community event and it would not be possible without the support we receive from our community.  In particular, there are local businesses that provide us with monetary and in-kind support.

    If you would like your business to become a sponsor of Relay For Life contact our Support Team: 1300 65 65 85

    Survivors & Carers

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    Relay For Life is a time for our community to come together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who are no longer with us and fight back against cancer.

    If you or anyone you love has ever heard the words ‘you have cancer’, you know how much if affects us and the people around us. None should face cancer alone, so whether you’re a Survivor or Carer, getting involved in your local Relay For Life can introduce you to others who are facing similar challenges and create opportunities for sharing stories, friendship and hope.

    To honour your inspiring journey, you’re invited to be our Guest of Honour at Relay For Life.

    You can choose to walk in the Survivor and Carer’s Lap of Honour or just come along for the celebrations.

    We are currently finalising details for Survivors and Carers. We encourage you to pre-register for the Survivors and Carers Lap and we will notify you once details are confirmed.

    To register for the Survivors and Carers Lap, click here and select a Survivor Carer Lap ticket. 

    Our communities wouldn’t be the same without you, so thank you!

    If you are having trouble registering, please contact our support team - 1300 65 65 85 | relayforlife@nswcc.org.au

    Under 18s

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    Parent or Guardian Consent

    If you are under 18 years of age, you are required to have a parent or guardian complete a Parental Consent Form before the event.

    This form will be emailed to youth upon registering for the event.

    All youth are required to have the consent of their parent/guardian via the form above. Failure to do so will result in the youth being unable to attend the Relay For Life event.

    There will be limited on the day registrations available.

    Youth Team Supervisors

    All participants under 18 years of age are required to have a supervisor over the age of 21 present with their team for the duration of the event.

    You must register your supervisor by completing the Youth Supervisor Form that is emailed to you upon registering as a youth. It is the responsibility of the parent, guardian, team captain or youth to ensure the youth supervisor has completed this form.

    If a youth team attends Relay For Life without the required number of supervisors over the age of 21, the team will not be able to participate.

    Please note that for youth teams, you must have 1 supervisor per 10 youth participants.

    Thank you to our Major Sponsor

    Thank you to our Media Partner

    Thank you to our Sponsors & Supporters

    Leaderboard

    Raised so far

    $107,073

    Our goal

    $90,000