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4pm Saturday 22nd November
to
10am Sunday 23rd November, 2008
at
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One Night. One Community. Our crusade against cancer.
It's Hobsons Bay's Festival of HOPE.

Current Headlines (updated 30-Nov-08)
 Congratulations to everyone!!
 $45,000 and still counting...

Re-Live our wonderful Candlelight Ceremony
 Our Candlelight Ceremony was a highlight of the event. It featured the fabulous kids of the Greentree Drama School, and a performance created by Diana Greentree. Thank-you so much.
Re-live the performance here:
Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFZ6cqS3CZg
Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D9Y0YDmQcQ

2008 Event Photos
 See some photos of our event at it's home at Newport Lakes Primary School. Click here.

2008 E-Newsletter #11
30-Nov-08: From adversity springs opportunity; Award for Outstanding Contribution; Thank-yous, RFL in 2009, and more... Read more...

Team Fundraising Events
 Our teams are charging ahead with their own fundraising. Here’s some things that are on…please support them as you can:
What: Movie night – “Australia”
Details: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman. A romantic action/adventure set in northern Australia prior to World War II.
When: Tuesday 2nd December 2008, 6:15pm – drinks & nibbles, 7pm – movie starts
Where: Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat St, Yarraville
Cost: $15 adults, $10 children (Includes nibbles. Drinks at bar prices.
Contact: Gerard White, king67@optusnet.com.au or 0438 072 153

We would to invite you to support the Cancer Council Victoria at the Hobsons Bay Relay For Life event being held from 4pm on Saturday 22nd to 10am on Sunday 23rd of November.
Relay For Life is the world's largest fundraising event, and supports of the Cancer Council Victoria's cancer research, education and support programs.
The event involves teams of individuals coming together to support a common cause, using their team spirit and teamwork to create a unique and special atmosphere at the event.
Our goal this year is to have 35 teams participate and raise $100,000 through community fundraising efforts.
Relay For Life is a time for to take time to pause and remember those lost to cancer, and celebrate the lives of those who have survived and thrived. Come along to show your support.
At our Relay For Life event - held at the Newport Athletics Track - a "tent city" is created as teams camp out waiting for their turn to carry the baton around the track. The day and night are filled with entertainment, food, music, prizes and festivities.
It's 18 hours of fun with the challenge of completing a relay style walk/run in which everyone can participate. All you need to do is get a team together and come along to fight cancer and celebrate life!

Survivors are our VIPs
Cancer survivors are the reason we’re here, to celebrate their lives. You’re our VIPs. Click here to be treated like royalty at our Relay For Life.

Donate Now!!
If you can't make it to the event but would like to make a donation? Thank-you. Please print this form and follow the instructions (for credit card & cheque donation).

Recent News
2008 E-Newsletter #9
26-Oct-08: Relay All Stars team; Volunteering at the event; Survivors and Carers Lap; Meet our teams; Team fundraising events; New support for people with blood or bone marrow cancer; and more... Read more...

2008 E-Newsletter #8
4-Oct-08: Survivors and Carers Lap; Help getting your team together?; Meet our teams; Team fundraising events; Cancer survivor rallies girlfriends for cancer fight; and more... Read more...

Team Tent Site Allocations
 Tent site allocation is assigned on a first in best dressed policy. The earlier you register your team, the higher the priority you have in picking which tent site(s) you would prefer to set up in for the 2008 Relay For Life. Visit the Team Captains Area for more information.

2008 E-Newsletter #7
14-Sep-08: Meet our teams; Team fundraising events; Fundraising and keeping your friends; Supporting proposed tobacco reforms; and more... Read more...

Hobsons Bay Relay For Life in the News!!
The Hobsons Bay Relay For Life made the news in July – did you see it??

If not, then have a look here – it’s a great photo!

2008 E-Newsletter #6
31-Aug-08: What is Team Development?; Meet our teams; Team fundraising; Team information meetings; Read more...

2008 E-Newsletter #5
10-Aug-08: Launch wrap-up; Meet our teams; Team meetings; Team development tips; Daffodil Day celebrates 15 years; Read more...

2008 E-Newsletter #4
20-Jul-08: Launch invitation 2008; Open letter to teams; Getting the Jump On A Healthy Lifestyle; Read more...

2008 E-Newsletter #3
7-Jul-08: Launch for 2008; Volunteering; Smokefree statistics; Read more...

2008 E-Newsletter #2
10-Jun-08: Launch for 2008; Can you help us? Read more...

2008 E-Newsletter #1
20-Apr-08: 2007 final results; what's new for 2008; 10 most popular fundraising tips; Can you help us? Read more...

2007 Event Photos
 We've picked 58 of the best photos from the 2007 Hobsons Bay Relay For Life. Look though them all here. (All photos taken by Toby Mills).

Final 2007 total = $58,493.34!!
 The 2007 Hobsons Bay Relay For Life was a fantastic success. A huge turnout. Great teams. So many special survivors. Incredible atmosphere. Nice weather. Exciting entertainment. Wonderful spirit, and so much more!!

Congratulations, thank-you and well done to everyone who took part - you are amazing.

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