Relay for Life..Special RCH effort for Neil Roberts

The Rotary Club of Hawthorn has for the last seven years been a strong supporter of the annual Cancer Council Relay for Life held in the City of Boroondara. This year the Board is promoting a very special effort.

As you are aware, one of our most respected citizens and a member of the Rotary Club of  Hawthorn, Neil Roberts, lost his battle with cancer a few weeks ago.   In recognition of Neil’s service to the club and other community areas, the Rotary Club of  Hawthorn is entering a ‘team’ in this year’s Relay for Life event.  The Rotary Club of Hawthorn has already committed to donate $2,000 to this very worthy cause. If you cannot attend but would like to help us reach our target of $5,000 and go for the donation option complete the relevant  form but indicate after the Payment Details section “Unable to Attend, Donation Only”.

Teams that raise $5,000 or more can choose a cancer research project for funds to support, name it in memory of Neil Roberts and be acknowledged in Cancer Council Victoria's Annual Review.   We have chosen skin cancer (non-melanoma) as the research area to which we would like   to direct the proceeds from our fundraising.   Not surprisingly, Neil was actively involved and led our club in the Relay for Life event which consisted of walking a nominated distance around an oval to raise the necessary funds for research.   Clearly this year is significant, and, as someone who knew Neil we are inviting you to join us at the John Gardiner Reserve in Auburn Road, East Hawthorn where we will remember and honour him in the company of the many others who are committed to finding a cure for  cancer.

As per the next item you can attend at any time between 4pm on Saturday 22 March to 9.30am Sunday  23 March.   If you would like to be part of this special event, please complete the  registration form (Team Name - Neil Robert’s Hawthorn Heroes ) and forward it to:   David Rush, Relay for Life Coordinator   P.O. Box 33   Hawthorn Vic 3122.  

Should you require any further information you are invited to contact me on 03 9889 1519 or mobile 0419 018 901.