How to be Involved
There are numerous ways you can be involved in the Cancer Society of New Zealand Relay For Life. These include:
- Join the Organising Committee. The organising of Relay
For Life events requires a dedicated and talented committee. We
are always looking for new people with creative ideas. To join
an organising committee in your area for more information Contact Us
- Become a Team Captain. The number of teams is limited for each venue
so to avoid missing out organise your team and register now.
- Volunteer as a performer/entertainer at the event. All
venues will have a party atmosphere with lots of entertainment.
To get on stage in your area Contact Us for
more details
- Take part in the Candle Light Ceremony. To honour those
who have passed you can purchase a Tribute Candle Bag that will be lit at dusk and placed around the track
- Support a team involved in Relay. If you cannot take
part on the track join the thousands of other supporters on the
sidelines and cheer those who can. Check out the times, venues and a schedule of events
- Be CancerSmart. By adopting a healthy lifestyle at Relay
and in your daily routines you can help reduce your risk of cancer
and improve your general well-being. Check out the cancersmart link or visit your local Cancer Society
- Be a Champion. Wherever you are, whomever
you are with, talk enthusiastically about Relay For Life and challenge
others to be involved. Be an advocate for cancer control in your
community. To find out more about your local Cancer Society of
New Zealand Division visit their
websites
- Share your Survivorship. Join with other cancer survivors
and share your stories, experiences and hope. At Relay survivors
are honoured in both the Opening Ceremony and the Opening Lap.
You don't have to be part of a team to be involved in the Survivors
Lap and Survivor Activities. To find out more fill in the Survivors
Registration Form
- Become a Sponsor. Sponsorship from local
businesses helps reduce the cost of the event and ensure that
funds raised from teams are used for Cancer Research. Check out
the at your local
event or if you would like more information about becoming a sponsor
please Contact Us
- Become a community advocate for cancer control all year round. There are many opportunities for the community to influence government policy in the interests of cancer control. For instance you can support the work of the Cancer Society by making a submission to the Ministry of Health's Consultation on the Future of Tobacco Displays. The Cancer Society has been campaigning to get tobacco out of sight in retail outlets and by writing a submission to the Ministry of Health you will be making a significant contribution to our work. Visit our campaign website for more information. Submissions due February 15th 2008.