iTeamthe Info Sci Dept Relay For Life team

All over!

Well the Relay is over and we all had a great time (despite the weather!) and raised a lot of money for the Cancer Society - latest figures were around $245K.

Unfortunately the rain didn’t let up over the weekend and so on Saturday afternoon the organisers made the tough decision to stop the Relay at Midnight (12 hour relay instead of the full 24).  This didn’t stop everyone enjoying themselves and getting into the spirit of the event. 

The majority of the walking was done around the Caledonian track instead of on Logan Park where the tent city was set up.  This was a smart choice as Logan Park very quickly turned into a bog in places.  We all gathered for the start of the event to watch the “survivors lap”. 

After this first lap we, and all the other teams, joined in to begin our relay.  We walked as a team for a couple of laps and then took turns at keeping the baton moving for the 12 hours.

About 8.30pm the Relay was moved from the Caledonian track back onto Logan Park because of a lack of lighting on the track.  It was quite nice to be on Logan Park walking among all the tents, even thought they had shortened the track and managed to bypass our team’s tent.

About 9/9.30pm the candlelight ceremony took place.  This was a short and moving ceremony paying tribute to friends and family who have battled, or are continuing to battle cancer.  Normally during this ceremony the track would be illuminated by candle tributes to loved ones placed around the outside of the track.  Unfortunately due to the weather this wasn’t possible, but ours continued to flicker (by battery power not flame) quietly in the tent.

There was plenty of entertainment during the day and night to keep the spirits high and the momentum going.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jPs81fB9K4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAhtbycFGDQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LJOQFWk_E8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq1Z_3vin0Y

A big thanks has to go to Carl for bringing down hot water and large selection of teas to warm us up as the evening cooled down.

Midnight soon approached and the end of the Relay was upon us.  We had a fantastic day and would like to thank all the people that supported us in this event.  with your support iTeam has raised nearly $1000 with more still being collected.  THANKS!

Other blog posts about the event from team members:

Mariusz - http://www.praeteritio.com/blog/?p=240

posted 3 years ago

Film night at Rialto - TONIGHT 6pm

There are still a few tickets left for the African Odyssey tonight at Rialto.  Grab a ticket from Information Science Dept reception or email Melanie (mmiddlemiss [at] infoscience.otago.ac.nz)

http://themovie.africanodyssey.co.nz/

When: Monday 16^th Feb 6pm

Where: Rialto, Dunedin

Cost: $10 - $5 from every ticket is going to Relay for Life

posted 3 years ago

Winner - Guess the number of sweets

Congratulations to Brendon W.  He was the winner of the “guess the number of sweets in the jar” competion with the closest guess of 113 sweets - there were actually 116. Good job Brendon, and thanks to everyone who supported us.

posted 3 years ago

Sign up to join us

The idea of the relay is for teams to complete a relay-style walk or run where team members take turns to keep their baton moving for 24 hours.

There is a great atmosphere at the relay created through entertainment, camping, spot prizes and most importantly the vibrancy of the hundreds of lively people on the track! 

Please come along and join us for the whole weekend, or just for a short time.  I’d highly recommend coming for the opening ceremony at noon on Sat 21st.

To join us during the weekend, sign up for a timeslot here http://doodle.com/qrk4xnr2heqi5wn5, or talk to one of the team.

posted 3 years ago

Fundraising Event: Guess the number of sweets in the jar

Pop up to the 11th Floor reception in the School of Business and make a gold coin donation to guess the number of sweets in the jar.

Gold coin donation per guess - guess as many times as you like.

Win the entire jar of sweets.  The winner will be drawn from correct entries on Fri 30th Jan.

All donations go to the iTeam Relay For Life fundraising effort.

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Fundraising Event: Quiz night at The Bog - Mon 9th Feb 7.30pm

The Bog (Irish Bar in Dunedin, corner George and London Sts) has been kind enough to support our team and declare their quiz night on Mon 9th Feb as a fundraising quiz for Relay For Life.

Come along and join in the fun of the quiz night at The Bog.

Entry is a gold coin donation, with all donations going to the iTeam Relay For Life fundraising effort.

See you there!

PS The Bog hold a quiz night every monday night at 7.30pm, so there are a couple of weeks to get in some practice before the 9th Feb :-)

http://www.thebog.co.nz/dunedin/index.html

posted 3 years ago

Fundraising Event: Film night at Rialto - Mon 16th Feb 6pm

We are hosting a screening of the film African Odyssey at Rialto Cinemas, Dunedin.

This is a great kiwi film starring the recent Information Science Dept. graduate - Dr. Julian Kardos.

About the film: Four Whakatane fellas embarked on a motorbike journey from Cape Town to London across the wild African continent: The African Odyssey.

No corporate sponsor, no camera crew, no changing room, no expensive equipment, just raw adventure New Zealand style.

http://themovie.africanodyssey.co.nz/

When: Monday 16^th Feb 6pm

Where: Rialto

Cost: $10 – tickets from 11^th floor reception or Melanie (mmiddlemiss [at] infoscience.otago.ac.nz) $5 from every ticket goes to Relay For Life

Tickets are limited, so be in quick.

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How does it work?

The challenge is for teams of 10 or more to complete a relay-style walk or run at selected venues throughout New Zealand. Team members take turns to keep their baton moving overnight, enjoying the sensational festive atmosphere created through entertainment, camping, spot prizes and most importantly the vibrancy of the hundreds of lively people on the track!

The highlights at each event include the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Survivors’ Walk and the Candlelight Ceremony.

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What is Relay For Life?

Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event to raise funds for research and programs for the Cancer Society.

Relay For Life events are held all over the country and the world.  In Dunedin, NZ, the event will be held on 21-22nd Feb 2009 at Logan Park.

posted 3 years ago

Welcome

Welcome to the blog of our Information Science Relay For Life team - the iTeam.

posted 3 years ago