Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world. The Irish Cancer Society is a proud Global partner alongside 35 other countries that host these special events.
Relay For Life is a 24-hour event that sees local communities coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and stand shoulder to shoulder with those facing cancer.
The event helps to raise awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society and raises much needed funds to support life-saving cancer research and free services for cancer patients and their loved ones.
Relay has something to offer everyone, so please do join us. It is a free event and everyone is welcome.
Volunteer with Relay For Life
Relay For Life is a 24-hour event that sees local communities coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and stand shoulder to shoulder with those facing cancer.
About Relay For Life
My ambition is that one day, Relay For Life will be in every county in Ireland, supporting cancer patients and their families across the country and remembering loved ones lost at this special event
Everything you need to know about volunteering with Relay For Life
Cancer never sleeps, so nor do our Relay teams. In this 24 hour event teams join together to walk through the day and night. Members of teams take it in turns to walk a designated distance or time, with someone from the team being on the move at all times in the 24 hour period.
When not walking, members of the teams, and their friends, families and colleagues socialise, enjoy live entertainment and take part in activities arranged by their committee.
There is also a Candle of Hope ceremony, where hundreds of candle bags that have been personalised with messages of hope and remembrance are lit during a moving ceremony involving music and speeches.
- You have strong organizational skills
- You have good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- You are passionate about the cause and can get your community involved
- You can motivate people and have good connections in your community
- You are a team player
- You are a problem solver with a can do attitude
If you are interested in bringing relay to your local community, becoming a team captain, taking part in a relay event or simply finding out more about it, you can contact our dedicated Relay for Life team here: Irish Cancer Society : Register interest
You can hold an event, take part in one of our campaigns or fundraise for us at the event of your choice.
There are many ways you can help the Society. Your time, experience and enthusiasm can make a real difference.
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