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Musicians join Relay for Life

Troubadour Central Coast Inc and Peninsula Music have joined Relay for Life as a team, again this year, according to Troubadour folk club president Ms Marilyn Russell.

The relay will be commence at 4pm on Saturday, March 17, and conclude at 10am on Sunday, March 18.

"Relay for Life raises money for Cancer research and plays a very important role in caring for sufferers of cancer and their families," Ms Russell said.

"Our aim is to either walk or play music from 4pm Saturday, March 17, to 10am, Sunday, March 18.

"There only needs to be one team member minimum walking or playing music at a time, so if you can spend an hour or so, then it would take some of the burden off other team members.

"You can participate anywhere from one hour to 18 hours, whatever you feel that you can do."

Those who want to participate with the group can either walk laps around Woy Woy Oval, play music in the Troubadour tent, sing or add percussion to the music, make cups of tea or coffee or support those walking or playing music.

They can also help to raise some money by collecting sponsors, selling raffle tickets or a personal donation.

"If we all aim for a small amount and get lots on the team then the work load can easily be shared," Ms Russell said.

All money collected or raised would need to be paid to Ms Russell at the relay.

The band The Usual Suspects, whose members belong to the Woy Woy-based Troubadour folk club, have also donated their services to perform on the main stage at 9.30pm.

Those who would like to join the team can log on to the Relay for Life website at www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au and join Peninsula Music &Troubadour CC Inc team.

Participants T-Shirt and information package will be sent to Peninsula Music.

"Please make sure that you collect it before the relay so that you can participate and get sponsorship," Ms Russell said.

Marilyn or Peninsula Music staff will phone participants and tell them when their package has arrived.

"We hope you can spare some time and join our team," Ms Russell said.

Press release, 1 March 2007 Marilyn Russell, Troubadour Central Coast