Relay for Life raises £136,405

Saturday, 24 November 2018 at 08:10

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Relay for Life Isle of Man has smashed its personal best - raising more than £135,000 in 2018.

The charity generated a staggering £136,405 this year - taking it's total amount to more than £880,000.

It's the ninth year groups have participated in relays around the NSC track to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Chairman Lynn Bell says they're delighted to see the event go from strength to strength, and are grateful for volunteers who make the event happen.

The charity hopes to hit its target of £1,000,000 next year to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

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