Long time driving force of cancer fundraiser Sutherland Shire Relay For Life, Rod Coy OAM, is the 2026 Cronulla Senior of the Year.
Rod has been recognised for his dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer service after starting as a helper with the Cancer Council following successful cancer treatment.
Rod’s passion in the world is the Sutherland Shire Relay For Life and thanks to his leadership, vision and hard work, our local event has become one of the largest and most successful in Australia.
Year after year Rod has led the way as chair or co-chair of the organising committee, helping unite volunteers, committee members, Cancer Council staff and the community to raise almost $8 million for Cancer Council NSW and honour people affected by cancer.
Rod’s experience as a cancer survivor ignited a volunteer career with Relay For Life that’s made a big difference and I congratulate him on this well-deserved award.
In 2013 Rod was recognised for his service to charitable organisations when he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the Queen’s Birthday honours.
Cancer Council NSW Director of Marketing and Fundraising Naomi Watson said Rod has been a key driver of the Sutherland Shire Relay For Life’s success since its inception in 2002.