Date: 21 April 2024
Relay for Life Chairman’s Closing Speech, 21 April 2024
Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Law
Our Cancer Community, Supporters, Volunteers, Sponsors & Friends
A very good morning to everyone.
Congratulations on nearing the end of this 15-hour relay! Together, we have left a legacy of strength and hope. Your efforts will inspire others and send a powerful message that the fight against cancer never sleeps. Only together can we prevail.
Overview
So much has happened since last night. To provide a recap, we were honoured by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who flagged off the Survivor’s Lap to celebrate survivors who have won the fight against cancer. Following that, the 100KM Relay started at 8.30pm with over 3,000 participants. My warmest congratulations to all teams and individuals who completed this milestone relay – let’s give them a round of applause!
Cancer is a battle no one fights alone. That’s why it’s time that we kick off our Fight Back ceremony. In this segment of the event, we commit to stand together and support those who are still fighting the fight against cancer. For a start, let’s give a round of applause to all the brave cancer warriors and guardians in our midst! [Applause]
Appreciation to volunteers and supporters
Before I leave you to enjoy the ceremony, SCS would like to express our gratitude again to each and every one of you for supporting Relay For Life. With everyone’s support we have raised more than $1.33 Million. This will greatly sustain and
scale up Singapore Cancer Society’s programmes that serves the cancer community. Thank you for your vote of confidence! Don’t forget that you can continue to fundraise for Relay For Life s until April 30th 2024. So please continue to spread the word and support this worthy cause.
Finally, I want to thank the organising committee who have made Relay For Life, Singapore’s only overnight relay challenge a big success!
Thank you very much and see all of you again at Relay For Life 2025!