Last Friday the year 8 and 9 boys at Aquinas College took part in the Relay4Life event with Santa Maria. During this event, we were given the opportunity to dress up in a themed costume with our fellow classmates from our tutor group and walk laps around the oval to raise money for the cancer council. One of the best experiences was the dance challenge for the Year 9s, where we had limited time to come up with a routine with a corresponding Santa Maria House and perform it in front of everyone. Not only was this a great social but also served as a learning experience where we were informed about how the money we have raised will help support those with cancer.

Participating in Relay 4 Life gave me the opportunity to meet and socialise with girls from Santa Maria as well as commit to a worthy cause. My Mum, Sister, Grandma and other family members have experienced and faced cancer multiple times, so I was committed to donating as much money as I could. I got different friends and family members to sponsor me and I did some chores at home, including washing the car and gardening so I could chip in some extra money. On the night, I met some new people, ate some delicious food and was dedicated to wearing a pretty awesome costume as an Aussie Bogan with a hilarious mullet wig!

The Relay 4 Life was a fun experience for all people involved. Personally, I most enjoyed walking around the circle, talking to my friends and meeting new people. The Dance 4 Life was also a highlight of the night. All the Year 9’s from both schools learnt a dance routine in 30 minutes and then performed in front of everyone. Most people were nervous going in front of everyone and dancing, but everyone gave it a go anyway. I was also astounded to hear that we raised over $20000, which goes towards people in need. Aquinas is all about giving back to the community, and through this event, we have done just that.