A beloved cancer fundraiser is making a return to Prince George this summer.
Relay for Life has been absent from the community due to covid and funding cuts, however, with the help of UNBC students, volunteers, and sponsors, the 24 hour event was able to return this year.
Participants of Hope Coordinator and cancer survivor Jocelyn Kerr was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma three years ago, undergoing chemotherapy and treatments at the Vancouver Children’s Hospital.
Kerr said she’s attended the event multiple times with her family, along with her grandma who’s also a cancer survivor.
“I remember the joy that it brough me to be with the community, and this is long before my own diagnosis, but I actually cut my hair at the relay in three separate occasions and donated my hair to others to make wigs, and then others did the same for me when I had cancer.”
Kerr said to be able to have the event back with so much support means the world to her.
This year, she said the goal is to raise $50,000 through solo and team participants, which will go towards the Canadian Cancer Society.
Relay for Life will be taking place at Masich Place Stadium from Saturday, June 27th at 8:30 a.m. until the 28th, ending at 10:00 a.m.
More information about the relay, where to donate, and to register a team can be found on their Facebook page or website.
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