A river of purple and gold bodies created a current of support and hope as they walked around Alexandra Park for the Border's Relay for Life at the weekend.
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For some, each step was to remember a loved one whose life had been claimed by cancer.
And for others, it was to find solace and comfort knowing they weren't alone.
There were 158 registered teams and 2750 participants at this year's 24-hour event, which was the second largest in the country.
Communities from both sides of the Border came together to raise awareness of cancer and more than $385,000.
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