What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life is a celebration of cancer survivorship and community
spirit. Each year in 3,600 communities worldwide, more than 2.25 million
people (including 460,000 cancer survivors) take part in this overnight
event. In addition to honoring survivors, Relay For Life raises much-needed
funds for American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient
services.
Join the Team
Get a group of friends together to form a Relay team and join us for
overnight fun, excitement, and an all-around good time. Team members are
encouraged to raise at least $100 each before the event. Those who do will
receive a commemorative t-shirt. We'll have music, food, contests, awards,
prizes, decorated campsites and on-site fund-raising activities.
If you're a cancer survivor, you don't want to miss the Cancer Survivors'
lap which opens every American Cancer Society Relay For Life! Cancer
survivors walk the initial lap, symbolizing the courage that survivors and
their families display and sustain in their lives.
You'll have an opportunity to recognize your loved ones with the evening
Luminaria Ceremony, lighting the night with hope. Lighted luminaria are
decorated with the names of cancer survivors and those who lost the fight to
cancer.
Why Relay?
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a great way to have fun,
celebrate survivorship, and raise funds to support a cure for cancer by
bringing together friends, family, businesses, hospitals, schools and
churches. Help us continue the fight!
Your Support Helps in the Fight Against Cancer
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