Relay For Life
Relay For Life is a 24 hour event that happens in over a dozen communities in Ireland. At Relay, teams of friends, family, and members of the community come together for 1 day to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back against the disease by raising awareness and having conversations about cancer. Learn more about Relay.
Relay teams consist of 10 or more people and can be made up of family, friends, co-workers--it's up to you! Team Captains register their team and together the team raises funds in advance of Relay, finally coming together the night of Relay to celebrate, remember and fight back.
A feature of every Relay For Life is the Candle of Hope ceremony which takes place at dusk. Hundreds of candle bags that have been personalised with messages of hope and remembrance are lit during a moving ceremony involving music and speeches.
Relay takes place over 24 hours in over a dozen communities in Ireland as well over countries around the world. Communities come together united against cancer where teams set up tents and walk a symbolic track. There are festivities and celebrations recognising cancer survivors and people who have made a difference in the fight against cancer.
Download some useful resources for anyone involved in Relay For Life.
Watch videos from around the country and the world, showcasing the communities that hold Relay For Life events.
