By lunchtime, the relay teams had raised approximately $35,000 for the Cancer Council and organisers were very optimistic they would reach their target of $50,000.

Kiama’s Naomi Robinson was the leading individual fundraiser and her tally was still growing throughout the day.

While, Team Curves were one of the top three contenders to take out top place in the team fundraising.

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