The 2019 Cardinia Relay For Life exceeded expectations.
Chairperson Mark Howard announced at the end of the event that teams had raised an incredible $116,207.29 – with still four weeks of banking to go.
“It was a really successful event, given our target was $110,000,” Mr Howard said.
Mr Howard said there were 34 teams and a few new ones among those, which was an encouraging sign.
He said the organising committee had lost a few workers during the year, but there was interest from a couple of people on the day to help out next year.
In the seven years it has been held in Pakenham, the Cardinia Relay For Life has now raised in excess of $660,000.
“We are really happy with the way it’s going,” he said. “We have a really good venue and we get a lot of support from the football club, which is great.”
The event was officially opened on Friday evening by Cardinia’s Citizen of the Year Dr Harpree Kandra, who stayed on to walk the relay.
Awards were presented to: We Not Fit for the Most Laps (611), Where’s Wally Walkers for Best Team Site, Buddies Do Their Bit for Best Baton and the Activity Shield, the Ford Fairlane and Classic Cruiser Club for Highest Fundraiser and Kristin Atwell for Spirit of Relay.
