Another successful Cansa Relay

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GEORGE NEWS & VIDEO - Over a thousand people attended the annual Cansa Relay For Life George held at the Carpe Diem sports ground on Saturday 22 February. The event, which was held under the theme "Cansa Carnival", seeks to give hope and support to every cancer survivor and serves as a fundraiser for cancer. Sponsorships by various local businesses and government departments contributed to raising more than R380 000 with this year's event.

The field was packed with teams representing various local and regional businesses and government institutions, wearing different colours to depict the different types of cancer. A number of artists such as Jakkie Louw kept guests entertained throughout the night, also encouraging those who are living with cancer to keep on fighting and commemorating those who lost their lives because of cancer.

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The event was attended by various dignitaries, including George mayor Melvin Naik. Naik said cancer does not mean the end of life, but rather that one must change one's lifestyle, live life to the fullest and rearrange your priorities. "Too often we take life as we live it for granted. I am reminded of a quote, 'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away' - so let every moment count and be a memorable one," he said.

The team from the Boardwalk Lodge.

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The chairperson of the Cansa Relay for Life George, Lorraine Verhagen, said 49 teams took part this year and thanked everyone who participated, as well as all the volunteers.

"I salute you; the companies and the community of George who generously opened their hearts and supported the relay. A big thank you to the Relay committee who helped pull this off. You guys are great," said Verhagen.

Johan "Drom" van Tonder handed over Stiles' donation of R30 000 to Lorraine Verhagen.