Nola Marino (Forrest, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to congratulate the teams, volunteers, supporters and sponsors and the organising committee who took part in the record-breaking 2013 Cancer Council Relay For Life Bunbury-Southwest, which raised more than $485,000. In terms of funds raised, the Bunbury event is Australia's biggest regional relay and has now become the second biggest overall. In total the local relay has raised more than $2.6 million in 11 years for cancer research and assisting regional cancer patients and their families. The annual celebration of teams at Payne Park was a wonderful way for the event to cement itself as the city's most supported community fundraising occasion. A new Australian record was also set by grand champion fundraising team the Summit Stars. Summit Realty South West raised $101,050 to continue their extraordinary commitment, which has raised more than $500,000 over 10 years. This year the highest fundraising double team was Bunbury Toyota—Racing For A Cure, with $43,450. Money Makers had the highest amount for a single team, with $40,028. I am very proud to be a supporter and sponsor of this truly remarkable community event, which so many people hold close to their hearts. With the colourful costumes, the decorated tents, the live music and family-friendly attractions over 24 hours, it is a wonderful way to remember loved ones.