General News
14 November, 2026
Who will you relay for?
WITH 27 teams already registered, and numbers climbing each week, the 2027 Relay for Life is gearing up to be one of the best yet for Warrnambool.
Relay committee president Jodie Carey said next year’s return to an overnight formula was already proving popular, with teams eager to take on the challenge at Deakin University overnight on Friday, February 12.
“From all feedback received so far, the return to an overnight relay has been very well received,” Jodie said.
“It’s very exciting and to have 27 teams already registered, involving more than 130 relayers, is incredible. And we’re confident this number will continue to grow as we get closer to the event.
“Our committee is working hard finalising the catering, entertainment and other logistics and I’m extremely grateful for all our volunteers.”
Among the new teams to register for the 2027 event is The Theatre Kids, led by current Emmanuel College year 12 student Ruby Nelson.
“I did the relay for the first time earlier this year, with Emmanuel College, and it was so much fun,” Ruby said.
“Although I finish my schooling at the end of this year I’m still really keen to participate in next year’s relay and I have a lot of friends in the theatre community in Warrnambool who are also eager to take part.
“So I’ve formed a team and am hoping we can raise some money and get quite a few walkers out on the track.
“We’re all really looking forward to the overnight relay; it should be lots of fun. We’re now working on a theme and getting as many participants as we can.”
The 2027 Relay for Life will once again no doubt see the return of several past teams – who have become ‘regulars’ at the Warrnambool event.
One such team is Kicking Cancer 4 Carlz – in fond memory of mother of two, Carly, who passed away around eight years ago.
“Carly had two little boys, aged four and two, when she passed away from lymphoma,” team member Cheryl Caveny said.
“It was absolutely devasting; Carly was very loving and greatly adored by so many; we now do the relay in her honour and it’s wonderful to see so many others return year after year as well – along with new teams and new participants.
“Our whole family participates, along with friends, it’s such an important and worthy cause and I’m sure the overnight event in 2027 will again be well supported. We’re looking forward to it.”
Those wishing to take part in the 2027 Relay for Life in Warrnambool can simply head to the website and follow the ‘get involved’ link to register, join a team or start your own team.
The event will run from 6pm on Friday, February 12 through to 10am Saturday, February 13.
