Testimonials

Heather Atwell, Team Jess, Casey Relay

“In Jess’s short journey of life and especially with her illness some specific words come to mind, great sense of humour, generous, genuine, helpful always very concerned about others and probably my word to describe her courageous, never complaining always concerned for her family and friends.
When Team Jess fundraise sometimes we get a little tired and feel we have bitten of more than we can chew, then I think to myself how much courage and bravery Jess showed and I will never get to tired to continue raising funds for such an indiscriminate disease. I know even though she didn't like a fuss I think she would be proud of her family and friends for having had such an impact in her honour.”

Nick Youl – team captain since 2006

Hamilton local, Nicholas Youl, is completing grade 12 at Nudgee College, the location for the Relay For Life weekend and has formed a school team for the third year.
“My Mum was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer when I was in grade eight and died from it two years ago, so Relay For Life is something I have always supported,” he said.
“My first Relay was with Mum and Dad back when Mum was first diagnosed, but now I form my own team with my school friends.
“It’s a great way to enjoy the weekend with my mates and support cancer patients at the same time.
“I always light a candle for Mum and it’s good to have my friends with me to help keep her memory alive.
“Relay For Life is a great event, you get to be part of a team, camp out all night and it’s heaps of fun.

Mark Harvey father of nine, BMA Team Captain, Mackay Relay For Life

“It’s not just the fundraising and it’s not just the walking that will be remembered:  It’s not the entertainment or the team camaraderie, its all about the passion and the emotion, the candle light ceremony and the survivors lap.
That’s what moves me to be involved and that’s what most people will remember long after the event” 
“I do it because I can, because the people we are helping can’t do it, the biggest thing in life is being able to help others”

(BMA proudly supports Relay For Life and is involved in the Matching Giving Program that contributed over $10,000 to Mackay Relay in 2008)

Robyn Chivers, Committee Member, Seymour

“The Seymour Relay came about in a very short space of time. The amazing committee pulled together and really got the community involved. A major highlight was the survivors and careers walk. There were about 150 participants - the spirit at the relay just can’t be described accurately enough in words. It was great to have a team and strong representation from the Army to join with the Seymour community. At the end of the relay, everyone joined hands in a circle around the track. It bought a tear to my eye and with the thought that ‘yes, we pulled this off’.”

Tanya Facer Dalby Relay For Life committee member since 2007 and participant since 2006

My first Relay was with my mum in a team from St George when Toowoomba had its first relay, it was great fun and we had a ball together - times that I will treasure. Probably the most significant part of that Relay for me was the Candle Ceremony and continues to be my favourite part.  When she passed away nearly 3 years ago I joined the Branch in Dalby. When they approached me to be part of the committee for Dalby I was really keen and the rest is history - two Relays later and now I would love to be President next year if they will have me.