Relay For Life
Relay
For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It offers
everyone in a community a chance to participate in the fight against
cancer. Teams of 8 to 15 people camp out at a local high school and take
turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to
have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Our
Relay is a 24 hours activity and goes throughout the night.
Because Relay For Life is a community gathering rather than an athletic
event, anyone and everyone can participate. Teams form from businesses,
clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools, and service
organizations. Team members share a common purpose — to support the
American Cancer Society’s mission.
Relay For Life also raises funds. Each team member is asked to raise a
minimum of $100 before the event. Teams solicit donations, have garage
sales, hold car washes, and more. If you need more help or have any
other questions about Relay For Life, contact your local ACS office or
call 1-800-ACS-2345.
The power of Relay is that it allows a community to grieve for those
lost to cancer and to celebrate the lives of those who have survived.
For the newly diagnosed, Relay offers a chance to meet someone who has
survived the same type of cancer. For the cancer patient in treatment,
Relay provides an opportunity to share with others. For the long-term
survivor, Relay brings a community’s recognition of the struggle and
closure to a trying time in life.
Caregivers also find hope in Relay For Life. These individuals give
their time, love and support to friends, family, and neighbors who face
cancer. At Relay, everyone understands the challenges and joys of being
a caregiver. There is peace of mind knowing that together we can face
the challenges ahead.
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