The Irish Cancer Society is delighted to announce that the successful US community cancer initiative Relay for Life will be brought to Dublin on Saturday 18th June at the Irishtown Stadium in Dublin 4.

Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event which will start in Irishtown Stadium on Saturday 18th of June and will take place over an 18-hour period.

Teams of 10 to 15 people from all walks of life will be sponsored to camp out all day and throughout the night at the Stadium. Each team member will take a turn to walk, run or jog around the running track, having secured sponsorship to take part.

It promises to be a fun day and night for all those involved, as well as an exercise in community solidarity in the struggle against cancer, which affects one in three people in Ireland at some time in their lives.

The Irish Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteers from communities in north and south Dublin to put together teams, whether from among workmates, politicians, colleges, schools, sports clubs, residents associations, family or friends to come up with fundraising ideas, or to sponsor some element of the event.

Volunteers are needed to help with catering, lighting and sound. Musicians and entertainers will be more than welcome on the day as will stewards and indeed anyone who can raise funds or give support.

As the event draws to a close it is hoped to raise funds by selling candles which will be lit and laid around the new running track. Each candle will represent someone who has lost their life to cancer and also to celebrate the lives of survivors.

Whether you have services to offer, sponsorship, can muster up a team or want to help in any way get in touch with Carmel or Mairead at the Irish Cancer Society 43/45 Northumberland Road Dublin 4, Freefone 1850 606060.

Dublin City Council, The Irishtown Sports Stadium, and the Combined Residents of Ringsend, Irishtown and Bath Avenue support this venture.