Relay for Life Isle of Man has already raised £77,939

Monday, 31 August 2015 00:00

Relay for Life Isle of Man is well on target to smash last year's funraising total after a perfect weekend for the 2015 event.

53 teams in total turned out for the 24 hour relay, with £77,939 raised already.

The charity event brings together cancer survivors and fundraisers in an effort to raise vital funds to aid cancer research.

Despite the conclusion of the event on Sunday there is still six weeks to go to pledge any donations.

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