The 26 members of Team – made up of SIT staffers, family and friends gave it their all at the Relay for Life last Saturday, clocking up around 200km in the 12-hour event to raise funds for the local branch of the Cancer Society.
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A dedicated team of 26 from Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) took part in the successful Relay for Life held last Saturday at ILT Stadium Southland, which saw the combined efforts of participants raise more than $110k for the Cancer Society of New Zealand – Southland Branch
SIT passed an elegantly carved baton of Southland beech (craftsmanship courtesy of Russell Finlay – Programme Operations Manager - Academic - Trades and Technology Faculty), amongst its team of 26 - made up of staff, family and friends - during the 12-hour event held on March 14th.
The many steps resulted in a few blisters and bad jokes, but the team was recharged with fresh pineapple, steam buns and of course, the great cause; the group clocked up an estimated 200 kms of walking during the 10.00am to 10.00pm event.
Bachelor of Nursing Year 2 student, Libby Pawley participated in the relay and says it was about doing it for other people. “If I can walk around a track 20 times and raise money for someone going through a terrible thing then I’d gladly do that.” It was also personal for her; she has a friend with cancer. “But I’m also doing it for the wider population and those who’ve lost loved ones to cancer.”
Being involved in such a worthwhile community event is where new CEO Bharat Guha sees SIT’s future. “SIT has the good fortune to be part a very supportive community, so the chance to “walk the talk” was unmissable. The key is to pace yourself, be there for one another and know your why.”
The SIT effort contributed $2,200 to the $110,000 raised locally. A huge shout out to SIT team member, Juanita Arthur who completed her 5th Relay for Life, and who took up the challenge to complete the whole 12 hours!