Mrs Baker, whose team's fundraising total has now reached $9000, also showed some bravery when she had her head shaved on Saturday at the Yass Showground.

The overall fundraising total for the event sits at around $35,000 and could go up with donations still coming in.

It's the fourth Yass Relay for Life and organiser Mandy Reed said the event, which attracted 350 people and boasted 18 teams, was one to remember.

"For a country town like Yass to raise that much money is absolutely wonderful," she said.

"It probably could have been the best Relay we've had, it was such fun, the weather was perfect, the atmosphere was all about people getting together to have fun and the entertainment was superb."

She said YASSarts, in recognition of Kim Nelson, put on a great show as well.

"At about 4pm we had a group of young kids come and sing for us for about an hour and a half, it was absolutely wonderful and Kim would have loved it."

Ms Reed also mentioned the great food, kids activities and the Rugby Union World Cup match between Australia and Wales, which was televised on a big screen at the grounds.

"I think there will be some sore people today, but everyone kept going, all night, which was good."

Mrs Baker said she had no doubt that Duncan was part of her Relay team at the weekend.

"Last week was 12 months since he passed and his beloved Cowboys won the grand final in a miracle game, so we knew he was with us.

“His death was harsh and it definitely made this event more important and I mean we set our fundraising target at $1500, so to get as much as we have is pretty amazing.”

Duncan's mum Michelle Waters also made a stirring speech at the closing ceremony about the importance of cancer awareness.

"If our young men are not talking about their bits at a young age men's health will continue to be an issue into their old age," she told the audience.

"Go home and talk to your sons, grandsons, brothers, nephews and cousins now. Sit at the pub and have an open discussion. Don't let Duncan's death be in vain. This weekend is about awareness as much as it is about research."

The Relay is expected to continue to run as a once-every-two-year event.

"The fact that it is not every year adds to how special it is and people are already looking forward to the next one because this one was so, so good," Ms Reed added.

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