CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY’S – ‘WICC ONTARIO RELAY FOR LIFE’, JUNE 21, 2013

The 2013 version of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life featured one of the largest-ever number of insurance industry participants. The Relay is a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Teams took part in the 12-hour, overnight, noncompetitive relay, taking turns walking, running or strolling around a track. In Ontario, more than 1,000 friends and members of the insurance industry formed teams under the ‘WICC Ontario Relay For Life’ banner, participating in the Ontario Relay of their choice across various locations. Dozens of teams raised more than $269,300 in pledges; sponsorships raised the total to $383,300. Relay For Life is now WICC Ontario’s largest fundraising activity. WICC Ontario’s headquarters Relay event was Relay For Life in North York held at Esther Shiner Stadium on June 21. Approximately 440 team members participated on over 60 teams at this Relay location (Photos taken at Relay For Life North York, June 21).