Relay For Life raises over £100,000

This weekend’s 14th annual Relay For Life has raised £103,103.36 for cancer research.

The event saw a ‘huge increase’ in teams and relayers with organisers saying the the day ‘surpassed all expectations.’

They add that campaigns like this save the lives of local people right here on the Island by funding world class research, giving Manx patients treatment options and improved outcomes following cancer diagnosis.

Debbie Williamson, Event Chair said: “I am lost for words again- our local community support and particularly our Relayers give their all to this campaign and work tirelessly all year round. Watching a sea of purple t shirts on our cancer survivors from the huge numbers of cancer survivors for our opening and closing laps of honour, sends a real life message to us all in how much research means to Manx patients and how much this event brings hope to so many of our families. It is an honour to work with such amazing people in our community and such generous local businesses who make it all possible.”