Hills 2025

Welcome to the Hills Relay For Life! 2025 marks our 24th Relay in the Hills Community. Relay is a fun and moving experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. It’s a chance for the community to recognize 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. Join the thousands of Australians who take part in Cancer Council’s Relay For Life each year and make strides towards a cancer free future: start or join a team in the 2025 Relay today! Event contact: Yvette Haines E: yvette.haines@nswcc.org.au
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Frequently asked questions

Social Media

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JOIN US!

Click here to join the Hills Relay for Life Facebook group and stay up to date with all the latest info.

Event Information

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Registration

Adult (18+)
Super Early Bird  = From July 2024 to 9 Oct 2024: $15 per person  
Early Bird  = From 10 Oct 2024 to 12 Feb 2025: $20 per person  
Standard  = From 13 Feb 2025 to 17 May 2025: $30 per person


Children
Child (0-7) = Free

Youth (8-13yrs) = $15

Early bird student* (14-17yrs) = From July 2024 to 9 Oct 2024: $15 per person (*with student card)

Student ticket* (14-17yrs) = On the Day: $20 per person (*with student card

Family
Super Early Bird (2x adults & 2x youth) = From July 2024 to 9 Oct 2024: $50 per family
Standard (2x adults & 2x youth) = On the Day: $70 per family


T-shirt = On the day: $20 per T-shirt

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony: 9am – 17th May

Candlelight Ceremony: 6pm – 17th May

Closing Ceremony: 8.30pm – 18th May

Information Session

Come find out more about the Hills Relay

Information session details are still to be finalised - join the Facebook Group to keep up to date

Awards

Awards available at the event include:

  • Highest Community Fundraiser
  • Highest Corporate Fundraiser
  • Highest School Fundraiser
  • Best Dressed Team
  • Best Themed Tent

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 9354 2007 | yvette.haines@nswcc.org.au  for special info about the Hills Relay:

  • Opening Ceremony
  • Survivors and Carers Walk
  • Entertainment
  • Candlelight Ceremony of Hope
  • Closing ceremony
  • Keep those team members walking!

You don’t have to stay on the track all night, 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 to Relay

Be sure to come to Relay prepared! Check the forecast the night before and be prepared for inclement weather. Remember, Relay runs overnight and can be cold. Here’s a list of things that teams should be sure to have handy on the day:

  • Tent(s),marquees for your campsite
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Your Relay For Life shirt
  • Comfortable walking/running shoes
  • Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
  • Torch and spare batteries
  • Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
  • A change of clothes
  • Camping gear (Tent, sleeping bag, pillows, blankets, esky, cutlery, cups, water bottle, food and drink.
  • Folding chairs and tables
  • Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
  • Campsite decorations and team banners
  • Team costumes
  • Money and loose change
  • Camera to capture those special moments
  • Any used or unused raffle books
  • Your team!

What not to bring

  • Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
  • Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
  • Glass
  • 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.

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.

Saturday 17 May 2025

Time Activity Location
07.00am Team check-in opens Registration Desk
09.00am Opening Ceremony Stage
10.00am Survivors & Carers Walk Track
6.00pm Candlelight Ceremony Stage

Sunday 18 May 2025

Time Activity Location
07.00am Dog Morning Registrations Registration Desk
08.00am Dog Morning Commences Fight Back Field
09.30am Closing Ceromony 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.

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.

If you are a School Team, please contact Teams Coordinator – Lachlan Forrest – teams.schools.hillsrelay@gmail.com

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Leaderboard

Raised so far

$7,358

Our goal

$300,000