Relay for Life information meeting in Curragh Camp next week

Relay for Life fundraising event is hosting it first Team information evening on Wednesday evening.

The event takes place at 7.30pm in the MPs Mess, Curragh Camp.

Organiser Peter O'Neill said: "This is an important meeting as we have a number of first time teams along with many regulars."

Relay For Life Kildare 2019 takes place in Punchestown on 6th and 7th July starting 1pm on the Saturday and finishing 1pm on the Sunday.

All proceeds go to Irish Cancer Society (ICS) initially and then filter back to Kildare patients through a number of services provided by I C S such as the Night Nursing service, Care to Drive, much needed research and many more.

Relay brings communities and families together over the 24 hours to Celebrate those who have survived cancer, Remember those who have died from this disease and now continue the Fight Back with lots of fun, laughter and exchanges of experiences and the highlight of the weekend is the Candle of Hope Ceremony which takes place at dusk on the Saturday when the many thousands of candles in their bags are lit and the messages on the bags indicate the poignancy of Relay.

For general information on Relay contact Peter O Neill at 087 2422380.