The Mount Gambier Relay For Life Committee has announced a 2023 date for the 2023 event – after the fundraiser endured a three-year COVID induced break.

The event will be held on April 1 and 2, with committee chair Steve Toope urging the community to get on board and show their support.

“Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds towards Cancer Council SA’s life-saving research, prevention, advocacy and support programs that change lives,” he said.

“The last Mount Gambier Relay For Life was held in March 2020, raising an incredible $86,000 for South Australians impacted by cancer and we’re excited to be bringing it back to again in 2023.

“We’re urging the Mount Gambier community to register and show their support.

“It might only be one day, but it can make a huge difference.”

The organising committee will be hosting its next Relay For Life information session on Sunday (October 23).

Mr Toope said the session would provide a chance for community members to find out more about the event and help shape Relay For Life in 2023.

“We really want to encourage everyone to get on board,” he said.

“To make an event like this really successful it takes a community effort, and I’d love to see the incredible Mount Gambier community come out in force and Relay for a cancer free future.

“We cannot wait to see everyone at the next information session and share more about Relay For Life and how you can get involved.”

Mr Toope said Relay For Life brought communities together to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved ones lost and empower teams of families, friends and colleagues to raise money to fight back against cancer.

Sunday’s information session will be held at 2pm at the Mount Gambier Community RSL.

Those unable to attend in person can express their interest in the 2023 Relay For life event by contacting Mr Toope on 0438 230 770.