Many hundreds of people who have been touched by cancer came out to the North Field at The National Stadium for the 12th annual Relay for Life held on Friday 9th May 2025, as reported by the Royal Gazette (CLICK HERE to view their article)
“Survivors were joined by their families, caretakers and supportive sponsors to carry out the first portions of the annual two-day event at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire.
The walk celebrates those who have fought off the disease and honours those who have died from it.
Chris Foster, the chief executive of the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, said the event had grown into a warm celebration of the fight against the disease.
He said: “Cancer is a challenging and horrible disease. At times it feels like there’s no escape from it’s impact.
“The combined mission of Relay for Life and the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre are for everyone in Bermuda to have equal access to the highest standard of cancer care.”
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Bernews also covered the event and quoted Lynne Woolridge, CEO of Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, who proclaimed:-
“Relay For Life Bermuda is a shining example of what we can achieve when we come together as a community. The ‘Garden of Light’ theme represents our collective strength and resilience. We are deeply grateful to Liberty Mutual Insurance for their support and look forward to another incredible event that inspires hope and unity.”
BERNEWS has posted numerous photos of participants and sponsors. CLICK HERE to view their report and their extensive photo album.
I attended as a walker with my own “walker” and was very impressed to see dozens of BPS officers actively participating in the event, and to see their first class marquee manned by police officers, including Commissioner of Police, Darrin Simons. BPS personnel were easy to spot in their lime green T shirts.
For those not aware with this exceptionally popular annual event, it has been held for the past 12 years, thanks to generous sponsorship by many major companies and community organisations large and small. Participants could be seen throughout the night walking around the track to raise funds for this most worthwhile cause which brings Bermuda together in a wonderful spirit of unity.
