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Relay For Life raises over £30,000 for cancer research

Cancer survivors opening the Relay For Life..
Cancer survivors opening the Relay For Life..

Over 300 people took part in Dundee’s Relay For Life over the weekend, raising a total of £30,356.

Organisers said they were pleased with the turnout, which was bigger than last year’s, despite the mixed weather.

The event, which is now in its 11th year, was held at the Ronnie Mackintosh Athletics Stadium in Caird Park and featured music, games, entertainment, food, fundraising and of course the relay itself.

A total of 21 teams had spent the year fundraising for Cancer Research UK, before completing the 24-hour procession by taking turns to walk, sleep and eat.

Catherine Torode, Chair of Relay For Life Dundee, said: “Everything came together really well.

“We had a total of 317 participants and 21 teams, which is more than last year when we had 270 people.

“There were even people signing up at the very last minute, on Friday night.

“We had many of our regular teams, as well as teams taking part for the first time.

“We were really pleased with the turnout.

“This is our 11th year and each year people really pull together to raise funds.”

One of the participants in the relay was breast cancer survivor Val Chalmers, a part-time health worker.

The 69-year-old said: “I had breast cancer 16 years ago and I’ve done the Relay For Life around five or six times since then. I really enjoy it.

“At the beginning it was tough to fight cancer but then you think, ‘I’ve just got to get on with it’.

“Normally I fund-raise, but this year I’ve put in a donation. It’s a great cause.”

The event was opened by a lap of honour by cancer survivors, accompanied by Fintry Pipe Band.

Teams of between eight and 15 then join the procession, which feature teams in pyjamas and conga-themed laps.

Sarah Johnston, fundraising manager for Cancer Research in Dundee, said: “We are always amazed  by the lengths people go to every year to raise funds.

“The money raised was also more than last year, and the total will get even bigger as some teams are still doing fundraising.

“We would like to thank all those who took part and raised money.”