Relay for Life 2021
Relay for Life took place over the weekend of May 15-16 and was a huge success! We had 75 students taking part in this event at WA Athletics Stadium. This event brings communities together to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loves ones lost and empower teams of families, friends and colleagues to raise money to fight back against cancer. And this is exactly what happened, our students banded together and supported each other in making sure they each turned up for their shift and give encouragement when needed.
A huge thank you to the whole AvÐÔ°® community for supporting our students. We came second in the most funds raised in the school sector. This is a fantastic accomplishment for our team, the College and the community and is the most we have ever raised!
A reflection from one of our Year 12 students, Liam Nieves:
2021’s Relay For Life was once again an amazing experience. We unfortunately missed out on Relay last year due to all the chaos of the pandemic, and although this year was, and will probably continue to be pretty crazy, the awesome team at the Cancer Council was still able to pull off another life changing Relay!
Ever since my first Relay in 2019, I’ve come to always look forward to the next years and next, it’s the best opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, have loads of fun and even get your fitness up! All for a tremendous cause, the ultimate goal of eliminating cancer from our society once and for all.
On a deeper note, Relay For Life has helped me come to be more grateful for what I have in my life and to especially never take my health for granted. It really brings you a whole new perspective on life, and how your involvement in this 24hour event alone makes such a huge positive impact on the lives of so many others. A huge thanks goes to the following staff who stayed overnighter Mr Patterson, Ms Wooltorton, Mr Borg and Ms Thomas. Another thank you goes to the staff who came to support the staff and us, Mrs Mothiram, Ms Stevens, Mrs Finneran, Mr Chandler, Mrs Rossi and Mr Italiano. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to support those who need it most and will continue once again to look forward to the next Relay For Life!
