Every day Albury and Wodonga police unite to fight crime – on Saturday, they worked as one in the battle against cancer.
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The ‘Cross-Border Justice League’ were among the hundreds of community members working the track at Alexandra Park.
Police on either side of the Border have always shown their support for the event, but this was the first time they combined their efforts.
Albury Superintendent Evan Quarmby was among those swapping his uniform for a purple and yellow jersey.
“It was a chance to raise funds but also fly the police flag for both states,” he said.
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t been affected by cancer
- Albury Superintendent Evan Quarmby
“We started with a goal of $2000 but as we sit now we’re looking to have about $13,000 raised.
“You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t been affected (by cancer).”
Wodonga Highway Patrol Sergeant Cameron Roberts was happy to accept Albury’s invitation to join forces.
“I know from Wodonga’s perspective we have done it a couple years now,” he said.
“The more the merrier.”
While the Justice League sat at the top end of the fundraising ladder, the 2nd Albury Scout Group were racking up the laps around the course.
Scout Leader Anthony Cook said for his group the day was about being apart of a community, but for him, there was also a personal connection.
“My dad passed away after having kidney cancer last year and my mum is also a survivor of breast cancer,” he said.
“Our aim is for BP the scout bear to do 100 laps.
“We’re going to be walking all night – that’s why there’s only one tent.”
Relay committee member Carl Friedlieb said as of 11am on Saturday, more than 2000 people were on the track, preparing for the next 24 hours of walking.
“We have army members, police, most schools in the region are represented here today and they’ve all done a fantastic job,” he said.
“It started at 9.30am with a lap for carers and survivors … running through to the very somber Hope ceremony.
“Relay for Life really is for everyone and that’s what it’s about – coming together to fight cancer.”