Collingwood's high schools reunited for their annual shared Relay for Life event this year, after having been separated by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Students from both Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) and Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School (OLB) participated in the fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society on June 15, which raised more than $133,000 for cancer research. The fundraising goal for the joint event was $120,000.
There were about 800 students on the field at CCI walking the track and participating in other activities and games throughout event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The relay begins with a survivor's lap, and during the evening, luminaries are lit along the track in memory of someone who died or in a prayer for someone battling cancer.
Enjoy these photos from the event.
About 800 students from the two schools took part in the annual fundraiser. Nathan Bedard for CollingwoodTodayCCI and OLB students gathered at the CCI track on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the 2023 Relay for Life. They raised $133,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Nathan Bedard for CollingwoodTodayThere was a full day of activities, games, and entertainment planned by and for the students participating in the joint Relay for Life event. Nathan Bedard for CollingwoodTodayOnce the sun set, the luminaries were lit along the track in memory of those who died and for those who are fighting cancer. Nathan Bedard for CollingwoodTodayAt the end of the night, students enjoyed tunes provided by DJ KAOS in the school gym. Nathan Bedard for CollingwoodToday
