Mayor's Weekly Message

‘Manly Relay For Life’ is bigger and better than ever

31 Aug 2015

The ‘Manly Relay For Life’ gets under way again at Keirle Park from 10.00am to 10.00pm on Saturday 5 September, this year’s event bigger and better than ever.

Organised by Cancer Council NSW, the event raises funds for scientific research into cancer, to support those going through treatment and to increase awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Keirle Park will be buzzing with excitement and entertainment for the whole family including touch rugby with the Manly Sea Eagles, live bands, kick boxing, Zumba, a health expo, massage, nutritionist advice and a cooking demo. Kids’ activities will include a petting zoo, a jumping castle and face painting!

The ‘Manly Relay For Life’ is more than just a fundraising event, it’s a fantastic day out with something for everyone.

There is still time to register a relay team, too, at www.relayforlife.org.au or sign up on the day. 

Honouring our Vietnam Veterans

I was privileged to attend the wreath laying ceremony at Manly Council’s 2015 Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Service last Tuesday (18 August), marking the 49th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan but devoted to remembering all the men and women who served in the Vietnam War, including more than 500 Australian service personnel who were killed during the conflict.

Those in attendance at the ceremony were especially touched by the moving solo vocal performance of Mia Burlinson and an address by her fellow students Ben Pope and Fauchon, all three of Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus.

It was heartening to hear these fine young people expressing their appreciation of our Veterans’ sacrifices.

It is a sad fact that many Vietnam Veterans continued to grapple with emotional and physical health problems.

They deserve our respect and compassion for that, too.
 

Steve Pickering
Deputy Mayor

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