Canadian Cancer Society Invites People To Relay At Home, A Re-Imagined Virtual Event

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Cancer Society recently made the decision to cancel their in-person Relay For Life Peterborough event scheduled for May 30th.

When Peterborough residents signed up to participate in Relay For Life in the community this year, they showed their support for friends, family, neighbours and colleagues who have been affected by cancer. That’s why organizers wanted to remind them that during COVID-19, they can still help prove that community is bigger than cancer—which doesn’t stop because of the global pandemic. 

Photo courtesy Canadian Cancer Society

While participants may not be able to come together in-person to celebrate right now, there is so much people can do virtually to support people living with cancer. On Saturday, June 13th from 7 to 9 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society invites the community to join Relay At Home, their re-imagined virtual event that you can enjoy from the comfort of home.

With interactive activities and time to celebrate survivors and remember those we’ve lost, Relay At Home will show that no one in our communities has to face cancer alone. 

Photo courtesy Canadian Cancer Society

Funds raised through Relay At Home will go towards the Canadian Cancer Society’s vital services that support the one million Canadians currently living with cancer.  

With the help of Peterborough residents, you can make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer during COVID-19 and year-round. You may not be able to meet in-person, but we all still have a reason to Relay.  Community members can join in by registering at relayforlife.ca/peterborough. 

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