American Cancer Society Relay For Life: A Guide To Relay
Table of Contents
- The Relay For Life Philosophy
- Relay For Life In Photos
- Celebration and Rememberance
- What is your favorite part of Relay For Life?
- Why I Relay by JenOfChicago
- Fundraising Ideas For Your Relay For Life Team
- More Ideas for Relay For Life Fundraising
- Relay For Life Team Themes
- More Ideas for Relay For Life Team Themes
- Decorate Your Campsite
- Relay For Life Videos
- American Cancer Society In The News
- Follow Relay For Life on Twitter!
- Latest News From The American Cancer Society
- Books About Cancer Survival on Amazon
- Share Your Thoughts...
- Please visit my other Relay-related lenses
- About Me
The Relay For Life Philosophy
Why We Relay: Cancer Never Sleeps
Relay For Life In Photos
Flickr photos from Relay teams around the country
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Celebration and Rememberance
What Happens At A Relay Event
Each Relay is organized by the local community, so each Relay is unique and different. However, most Relay events have some elements in common.Decoration - Teams set up campsites with decorations around their team's theme. For example, "I Scream You Scream We All Scream For A Cure" might have an ice cream themed campsite. A team made up of bowling team buddies, "Strike Out Cancer" might have bowling themed decorations. Teams get as creative as they want, and there's often a decoration contest.
Survivor / Caregiver Ceremony - The Survivor and Caregiver Ceremony recognizes the people at Relay who have battled or are currently battling cancer. Their names are read, and they receive a small gift, such as a medal or pin recognizing their achievement. They are given a flower or other token to give to their caregiver. Then, survivors and caregivers have the honor of walking the first lap around the Relay track.
Luminaria Ceremony - The Luminaria Ceremony recognizes those who have been lost to cancer, as well as those who are survivors and fighters. Family and friends can purchase luminaria with the name of their loved on printed on them. The Luminaria Ceremony happens just after the sun goes down and it is dark. There is a ceremonial lighting of the luminaria candles by family and friends, and the names of those remembered are read aloud.
Games, Music and More - Relay events are fun for the whole family! Local communities may plan their own unique activities, but there is usually a DJ with music playing, games for the kids, and snacks and drinks. Karaoke, face painting, dunk tanks and bouncy castles are common activities at Relay.
Sunrise Ceremony / Final Lap- In the morning, there is a sunrise ceremony and final lap from all of the participants. At the conclusion of the lap, the top team names are announced.
Why I Relay by JenOfChicago
My Relay Story
My family started Relaying the year after my grandmother died of cancer. We didn't know much about Relay, but we had heard there was a cancer-fighting event in our hometown, so we went to the park the night it was being held and checked it out. It was such a fun, uplifting, hopeful event, and we decided that we would form a team and participate next year. Our first year, we didn't know what to expect, but we ended up being one of the top fundraising teams for our Relay! Since then, we've participated in the Relay For Life of Norridge, IL for nine years, and raised nearly $50,000 as a team. If you would like to donate to my team this year, please visit
my personal fundraising page.
Fundraising Ideas For Your Relay For Life Team
Raise the money!
Check out these page for ideas on how to raise money for your Relay For Life Team.
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More Ideas for Relay For Life Fundraising
Due to popular demand, I've created a separate page with 20 fundraising ideas for your Relay For Life team - check it out below!-
Relay For Life Fundraising Ideas
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You've signed up your team, gathered your friends and family to help, now comes the hard part - raising money! This lens will give you tips about how to raise money for your Relay For Life team.
Relay For Life Team Themes
What will your team's theme be?
Make your theme fun, personal, and significant to your team! Here are some ideas for American Cancer Society Relay For Life themes for your team.School and University Themes - Fighting Irish Fight Cancer, Wisconsin Warriors War Against Cancer
Holiday Themes - Christmas In July, Halloween Spooks Cancer, Winter Wonderland
Hobby Themes - Knitting For A Cure, Clowning Against Cancer, Poker Players For A Cure
Sports Themes - Bat Away Cancer, Bowl For A Cure, Touchdown For Cancer-Fighters
Food Themes - Ice Scream For A Cure, Serving Up A Cure, Cookies For Cancer Research
Work and Professional Themes - Manicurists For A Cure, Salon Cuts Against Cancer, Fighterfighters Fight Cancer
Entertainment Themes - Rock Against Cancer, Cancer-fighting Superheroes, Dance For A Cure, Luau For A Cure, Pirates Fight Cancer
More Ideas for Relay For Life Team Themes
Due to popular demand, I've created an entire page of Relay For Life Team Theme Ideas - give it a visit!-
Relay For Life Team Theme Ideas
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Welcome! If you've found this page, you've probably already signed up for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, gathered your friends and family to help raise money and walk, now you need a fun team theme! This lens will provide you will ideas...
Decorate Your Campsite
Match Your Team Theme With These Decorations At Your Campsite!
Rock & Roll Cutouts and Elvis Poster Decorations
If you're going with a sock hop or rock and roll theme, pick up these decorations for your Relay campsite!
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Pirates of the Caribbean Centerpiece
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Relay For Life Videos
User-submitted videos on YouTube from Relayers across the country
American Cancer Society In The News
- American Cancer Society chapter needs your help
- The Central Texas chapter of the American Cancer Society is facing a critical shortage of volunteers, according to a news release. ...
- American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon 2009
- Thousands of riders passed beneath the colored balloons this morning all for the purpose of beating cancer. The corporate sponsors were there with big tents ...
- Fight cancer all night long
- This year's event aims to raise $100000 for the American Cancer Society. The money is used in four areas, according to Amy Renigar, income manager for the ...
- Relay for Life
- By Jackie Ayres The American Cancer Society's 13th annual Relay for Life had already exceeded its fundraising goal of $105000 by 6 pm Friday. ...
Follow Relay For Life on Twitter!
Ideas, tips, tricks and more from the ACS Relay For Life
- RelayForLife
- aka RelayForLife
- 1,306 followers
- 658 following
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- Relay volunteer raises $100,000 - http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/successstories
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- American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Second Life Marks Milestone Year in Virtual World http://tinyurl.com/lhsou9
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- Was this year your first time at Relay? Share your experience: http://www.RelayForLife.org/relay/firsttime
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- Got 200 votes yest. but still need 500+ for 1st place http://bit.ly/2yJ1y
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- Got 200 votes yest. but still need more than 500 for 1st place http://bit.ly/2yJ1y
Latest News From The American Cancer Society
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Share Your Thoughts...
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Posted July 01, 2009
papawu wrote...
Thanks for reading my story! But, no I have never participated in the Relay For Life. Even if I did , I don't think I deserve a medal. I know there are many other people out there who have gone through a great deal more than I did in my battle with the Big C, which in itself is saying something because I went through a lot. I would just be happy if my story and advice could help or inspire even one person.
Posted June 03, 2009
papawu wrote...
What a fantastic lens. The only issue I have with this event is the fact that I have never been to one! I feel almost ashamed and left out since I am now a long time survivor of bone cancer. You did a marvelous job on this lens.Lensrolling to both of my cancer lenses.
Posted June 01, 2009
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Posted May 30, 2009
Please visit my other Relay-related lenses
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Relay For Life Team Theme Ideas
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Welcome! If you've found this page, you've probably already signed up for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, gathered your friends and family to help raise money and walk, now you need a fun team theme! This lens will provide you will ideas...
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Relay For Life Fundraising Ideas
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You've signed up your team, gathered your friends and family to help, now comes the hard part - raising money! This lens will give you tips about how to raise money for your Relay For Life team.
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