Huon Valley 2024

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HUON VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO LATER THIS YEAR (2024). The volunteer committee have made the difficult decision to postpone the event until later this year due to insufficient participant numbers so close to the event. We look forward to working together in gathering momentum and hosting an exciting Relay event later in 2024. You are welcome to join us at the Hobart Relay For Life event 24-25 February 2024 and look forward to seeing you back in Huon Valley late 2024!

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Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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Registration 

 

Youth

Adult

Family (2ad + 2 youth)

Early Bird (12 months prior -31/12/2023)

$20

$25

$75

General (1/1/2024-event week)

$25

$30

$85

Event week/on the day reg.

$30

$35

$90

Please note that tops are not included in the registration fee. They can be purchased for an additional $20.

Refund Policy

Cancer Council do not offer refunds and our general policy is to treat your money as a donation. Should you have made an error whilst registering or donating please contact your local Cancer Council office for assistance.

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony (CELEBRATE): 1pm Saturday

Candle Light Ceremony (REMEMBER): 9pm Saturday

Closing Ceremony (FIGHT BACK): 10pm Saturday


Awards

Awards available at the event include:

  •  Best Team Theme
  •  Best Team Baton
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  •  Spirit of Relay
  •  Highest Fundraising Team

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    On The Day

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    What happens on the day?

    Get excited because the Relay has arrived! Head on down early to check-in and pick up an event program, site map and shirts or merchandise at the registration desk upon arrival.

    Here's what to expect at Relay. Check with your Relay Event Coordinator: Leesa Cooksley, 6169 1911, lcooksley@cancertas.org.au for special info about the Huon Valley 2024 Relay:

    • Opening Ceremony
    • Survivors and Carers Walk
    • Candlelight (Rememberance) Ceremony
    • Closing Ceremony
    • Entertainment, kids activities, live music and competitions
    • Keep those team members walking!

    What to bring to Relay

    Be sure to come to Relay prepared! Check the forecast the night before and be prepared for inclement weather. 

    • Camping gear (tent, folding chair, sleeping bag, pillow, blankets, esky, keep cup, water bottle, food and drink)
    • Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
    • Campsite decorations and team banners
    • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
    • Your Relay For Life top
    • Comfortable walking/running shoes
    • Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
    • Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
    • A change of clothes
    • Torch and spare batteries
    • Team costumes
    • Spending money and loose change (to purchase food, a candle bag, merchandise or an activity)
    • Camera to capture those special moments 

    What not to bring

    • Alcohol
    • Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
    • Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
    • Glass containers or bottles
    • Fundraising money that you want to bank (please bank any money prior to the event or the next business day after Relay)
    • Remember, Relay For Life is a smoke-free event.

    Merchandise

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    Purchase your merchandise online HERE and pick up at a local Cancer Council office - no delivery.

    Contact your local Cancer Council office to pick up the items before the event OR simply make your way to the Merchandise marquee at the event and we’ll have your item ready for you.

    Hobart – Leesa Cooksley 6169 1911, 15 Princes St, Sandy Bay 7005

    Launceston – Vinci Delvaux 6779 1104, 69 Howick St, Launceston 7250

    Devonport – Sarah Hirst, 6419 4206, Suite 2, 45 Best St, Devonport 7310

    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 State Manager Alicia van Ek:  03 6419 4207 or avanek@cancertas.org.au

    Principal Sponsor

    Signature Sponsor

        

    Premium Sponsor

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    Statewide Supporters


    Local Supporters

    Under 18s

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    Youth Policy

    The Cancer Council requires that every person under the age of 18 must have approval by a parent or guardian to register for and participate in Relay For Life events. 

    Youth Teams

    Cancer Council Tasmania requires that teams where the majority of members are under 18 must have two registered adult supervisors present at all times throughout the Relay For Life event. Youth Team Supervisors must be over 21 years of age and are responsible for the behaviour and conduct of the youth they oversee. 

    Code of Conduct for Youth Teams

    We want all participants to enjoy their Relay For Life experience. Common sense is key to everyone having a good time. This means considering and being respectful of the needs of other participants, abiding by the event rules and complying with all reasonable requests from members of the organising committee or Cancer Council Tasmania staff. 

    Where the money goes

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    Here's how you're making a difference

    $10 Helps us to provide free exercise programs to assist cancer patients in building strength and fitness during treatment.

    $30 Helps transport cancer patients to and from their treatment.

    $50 Helps our cancer support line 13 11 20 provide free and confidential support on all aspects of cancer.

    $200 Adds a wig to our library for lending to clients who are experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.

     

    Seize the Day Educational Scholarship

    Your money also allows us to offer our Seize the Day Educational Scholarships. For more information, please read the following document, Seize the Day - Supporting young Tasmanians impacted by cancer.

    How we helped in the last year

    $5.8 million+  has been invested into cancer research over the past 26 years. 

    253,892 is the number of times our prevention messages were seen online by Tasmanians.

    66,800 Tasmanian children (and their families) are part of the SunSmart program in childcare and schools across the state.

    500+ wigs are now available to those experiencing hairloss due to cancer treatment

    $30,000 of Seize the Day Scholarships were awarded to 29 brave young people who have been impacted by cancer.

    238,000km's were covered by our transport2treatment drivers - that's the equivalent of driving around the world nearly 6 times! 

    Thank you for enabling us to empower and support Tasmanians impacted by cancer since 1995.

    Thank you to our generous sponsors

    Leaderboard

    Raised so far

    $2,757

    Our goal

    $50,000