RELAY FOR LIFE – TORONTO – JUNE 8, 2023 – CANCELLED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY
Further to the below media release we would lie to advise the following. Over the past several days, the WICC Relay planning committee has worked closely with the Canadian Cancer Society’s leadership team to monitor the wildfire situation and air quality conditions in the GTA area. Due to the Air Quality rating in Toronto, forecast to be a level 9 today, June 8, CCS have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Relay For Life event scheduled for today.
The safety of all participants, volunteers and staff remains the top priority and has guided CCS’ decision-making process. CCS are in turn, acting in accordance with The Government of Canada’s Air Quality Index that advises when air quality ratings are high or very high that people reduce or avoid outdoor activities, which is the case here.
Relay 2023 Toronto, will not be rescheduled, but we look forward to next year’s Relay For Life. Please note that National Relay events are ongoing.
Please feel free to reach out to us at info@wicc.ca for more detail.
MEDIA RELEASE
Move and be moved with WICC at Relay For Life on June 8th and June 10th
TORONTO, April 11, 2023 – Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is pleased to announce it is once again supporting the Canadian Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay For Life, where funds raised go directly toward funding ground-breaking cancer research and providing a national support system, so no one has to cope with a cancer diagnosis alone.
Relay For Life Toronto will take place on Thursday, June 8 at Stackt Market, near Bathurst & Front from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm EST. Nationally, Relay For Life events will take place on Saturday, June 10. WICC chapters will be present at events held in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal.
“Whether you’re cheering on survivors, walking the track or participating in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life has been an unforgettable event for WICC and its participants over the last 15 years,” said Relay For Life Chair Amanda Martin, Director at Northbridge Insurance Go. “This year, to keep up with our community’s busy schedules, we will be hosting the event on a weeknight. With this change, we hope to engage with even more members in-person, all while supporting a meaningful cause.”
The 2023 event marks WICC’s 15th year of participation at Relay For Life. As a longstanding and dedicated partner of the Canadian Cancer Society, WICC has raised over $18.6 million for cancer research to date. The fundraising goal for this year’s Relay For Life campaign is $250,000. In 2022, the event raised a total of over $200,000 in donations and corporate sponsor support.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. To register a team, join a team or make a donation, visit relayforlife.ca.
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About WICC
Since its inception in 1996, WICC and the women and men of the property and casualty insurance industry in Canada have raised over $17 million nationally in support of cancer research and education. WICC’s mission is to unite and engage the Canadian insurance community to fund cancer research, educate, and support those affected by cancer and improve their lives. More information about WICC can be found at wicc.ca.
About the Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We fund the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, from coast to coast and for all types of cancer. As the voice for Canadians who care about cancer, we work with governments to establish healthy public policies to prevent cancer and better support those living with the disease. No other organization does all that we do to improve lives today, and to change the future of cancer forever.
Media Contact
Lynn Lafortune
Co-Chair, Communications, WICC Ontario