Fundraisers who helped raise £120K hailed as 'incredible'

'Thank You Night' for Relay for Life team

Fundraisers have been praised for their efforts in helping to raise almost £121,000 for Cancer Research UK.

A ‘Thank You Night’ has been held to celebrate another year of success for Relay for Life Isle of Man.

The money will help support the charity’s scientists to keep making new discoveries and breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer and which benefit patients living on the Island.

Debbie Williamson, Chair of Relay for Life’s Isle of Man Committee, said: “Each year the Island’s residents demonstrate incredible generosity with volunteers stepping up in large numbers throughout the year to raise vital funds.

“From various fundraising events to the final 24-hour relay the commitment to making a difference is remarkable.

“This year is no exception and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone’s hard work.”

The Relay for Life event was held in August and saw hundreds of walkers join forces to complete laps of the NSC track for 24 hours.

You can find out more HERE.

Rachael Hodgkinson of Cancer Research UK, who joined fundraisers at the ‘Thank You Night’, said: “This year’s relay was amazing with so many people from the local community uniting to celebrate, remember and fight back.

“Nearly one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime. But step by step, together, we are beating this devastating disease.

“We’re so grateful to all those who took part and we thank them for their incredible fundraising efforts that will help support Cancer Research UK scientists to keep making new discoveries and breakthroughs.

“We hope even more teams will be inspired to play a part and join the fight against 200 types of cancer at next year’s event.

“Thanks to its supporters Cancer Research UK has helped to double cancer survival in the UK in the last 50 years.

“Taking part in events like Relay For Life, and raising vital funds, helps to make progress like this possible.”

Registration for the 2025 event is now open – you can find out more HERE.