Cancer has a way of touching every family, every workplace, every community. For the Kiwanis Club of Sydney and our friends at BNI Brilliance, that impact has become a powerful call to action.
This year, we are stepping up in a big way at the Hills Relay For Life, raising vital funds for Cancer Council NSW’s research, prevention, and support services. Relay For Life is more than a fundraiser; it is a 24‑hour community event where we celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and walk together toward a cancer‑free future. Teams camp out, take turns on the track, and stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder in solidarity with those impacted by cancer.
For our Kiwanis Club of Sydney / BNI Brilliance team, fundraising is personal. Angelique Mastoroudes and Hills Relay legend Bev Jordan have committed to shaving their heads to raise money for cancer research and support programs. It is a bold, visible act of love and solidarity which honours those who are currently undergoing treatment, remembers those we have lost, and shows young people that community can be a powerful force for good.
Through Kiwanis, we are already deeply involved in improving the lives of children and families, from Comfort Care Cases for children at the end of life to school support programs and global outreach projects. Partnering with BNI Brilliance through the Charity Collective strengthens that mission and allows local businesses to unite behind causes that matter, including the Hills Relay For Life. In 2024, the Hills Relay raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, funding research grants, education programs, and vital support for families navigating a cancer diagnosis.
Every donation to our team page goes directly to Cancer Council NSW to fund life‑changing research, advocacy, and services such as the 13 11 20 support line. Your contribution helps provide hope in hospital corridors, answers on the other end of the phone, and practical care when families need it most. By supporting the Kiwanis Club of Sydney / BNI Brilliance Relay For Life team, you are not just giving money; you are giving time, options, and dignity to people facing one of the toughest journeys of their lives.
If you would like to get involved, you can:
- Donate to our Relay For Life fundraising page and help us reach (and hopefully exceed) our target.
- Share our story with your family, friends, and colleagues so we can expand our ripple of impact.
- Visit the Hills Relay For Life and cheer on teams as they walk, remember, and celebrate together.
We cannot change the past, but together we can change the future for families affected by cancer. Join us as we walk, shave, and show up—so that one day, events like Relay For Life will be celebrations of a disease we have finally left behind.
You can donate and follow our progress here: https://www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/kiwanisclubofsydneybnibrilliance