At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year! Relay For Life teams camp out overnigh
t and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Events are up to 24 hours long, and because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. CELEBRATE: During a Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what they've overcome. REMEMBER: We remember people lost to the disease, and honor people who have fought or are fighting cancer. FIGHT BACK: The event inspires Relay participants to take action against a disease that has taken too much.