The Relay for Life 2005 was held overnight
from Friday 24th June to Saturday, 25th morning.

Like last year the event was held at The Brampton Fairgrounds on Heart Lake Road.

Us Too! Brampton members played their part, turning out in numbers for the
Survivors lap and showing their support for the cause.

The survivors walked the victory lap, marking the start of the all night relay,
cheered by thousands of family members, well wishers and supporters.

The survivors walked the victory lap, marking the start of the all night relay,
cheered by thousands of family members, well wishers and supporters.

The event had all the characteristic hallmarks of what makes the Relay for Life
what it is each year, featuring food and entertainment, live bands, movies,
and other night long activities.

The use of the air conditioned hall for the pre-opening dinner and entertainment
was a commendable choice by the organizers and certainly appreciated by all in
view of the searing hot weather spell at this year's event.

The kids activities area looked more like 'Kidventure Land' complete with Petunia the clown,
arts and crafts, face painting and host of other team activities keeping them
involved and entertained.

At night Luminaries lit the track by the thousands and sadly the numbers appear
to increase each year. The Brampton event is one of the several hundred such
events held country wide each year. Jointly they raise awareness, support and
contribute significant funds towards the fight against cancer. Going around the
track at night can be a thought provoking experience - one might wonder how
many more Relays for Life have to be run? Another 20 or 50 years or more?
Well no one really knows but one can suppose that the fight will go on for as
long as it takes - till the battle against cancer is won.

Our thanks to all those who came to the event and to
the Us Too! Team members who stayed and walked all night.