Family team up across globe for relay

• Published date: 18 April 2024
• Publication title: Star, The

‘‘It will be our first Relay for Life, and we are really looking forward to the experience — we know it will be a rollercoaster of emotions,’’ Trina said

A cancer navigator for the Otago-Southland Cancer Society, Angela has been involved in several relays in recent years, but has not experienced a ‘‘full-scale’’ relay at the stadium.

‘‘Everyone is there for the same reason — to turn a tough situation into a good time, and raise funds for a very good cause.’’

Her Dunedin-based daughter Trina will be part of the team, while her United Kingdom-based daughter will be running the full London Marathon and is raising funds for the cause.

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