The 2020 Lismore & Villages Relay For Life had their biggest raffle yet, which included a Toyota Yaris Ascent as the first prize (valued at $19,965). The lucky winner Emma claimed her prize from Lismore Toyota with the Lismore & Villages Relay For Life committee there to hand over the keys.

“I can’t believe it, I’ve never owned a new car,” said Emma when hearing she had won the first prize.

The 2020 Lismore & Villages Relay For Life has already raised $69,958 and has almost 500 individuals registered. The funds raised help Cancer Council NSW support residents in Lismore affected by cancer through vital research, prevention, information and support services, so no one faces a cancer diagnosis alone.

“Thank you to the community for your ongoing support,” said Leanne Thompson, Lismore & Villages Relay For Life Chairperson.

The organising committee has announced that the 7th and 8th November 2020 is the proposed rescheduled dates for Lismore & Villages Relay For Life. The committee and Cancer Council will be monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic then making decisions that is in the best interest of the health and safety of the community.

"What we will be doing is monitoring the situation then in September we will be making the decision to potentially alter the event to fit within the current guidelines at that time"

"We will make whatever changes to the event that need to happen so it can still run and people can participate and doing so in a safe manner. We are completely open to any ideas that we will potentially have to make to the event like having two walking tracks given social distancing regulations"

Relay For Life is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, families and businesses to reach out to those in our community living with cancer.

The Lismore & Villages Relay For Life was scheduled for March 2020 but was postponed due to Covid-19.

Every effort contributed, every cent raised or donated helps the cause in so many different ways. Let’s get together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer.