Get on track to end cancer with Penrith Relay for Life.
The event raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services while recognising local survivors, patients and carers.
Penrith Relay for Life Chairperson and cancer survivor Chris Planer said registrations are open now.
“It’s about getting the community together to work towards a cause that’s dear to most people’s hearts,” Planer explained.
“Most people have been affected by cancer, whether it’s themselves or a family member or a friend.
“It’s important we all get together and remember those who we’ve lost, celebrate those who survived, and think about the carers and people who support those going through cancer.”
The annual event will be held at a new location this year.
“We’re expecting anywhere between 500 to 1,000 people, and it’ll be our first year at Harold Corr Oval at Werrington,” Planer said.
“We’re expecting to see more people from the surrounding areas engage and it’ll mean a bigger turnout than last year.”
The 12-hour event will run from 9am to 9pm with no shortage of activities to do.
“We’re going to have lots of fun, there are heaps of activities, food trucks, and we’ll have bands and dance groups performing on stage,” Planer stated.
“We’ll also have featured laps where people dress up in different themes.”
The Chairman is eager to see what Penrith locals can achieve this year.
“We’re always after more donations and support, and people in Penrith always dig deep,” he said.
“We get a lot of people from schools; St Dominic’s for example has been a great supporter for many years and we’d love to get more schools involved.
“But in general, people do dig deep. They donate on the day and help with setting up stalls and registering teams.”
Get relay ready for the event on September 13 at 32 Herbert Street, Cambridge Park by registering online at http://www.relayforlife.org.au/event/penrith-2025/home.
Ally Hall
Ally Hall joined the Weekender in 2024, and focuses on entertainment and community stories. She's a graduate of the University of South Australia and has previously worked as a Video Journalist with Southern Cross Austereo and as a News Reader with Australian Radio Network.