What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life is an overnight, community event where teams of 10-15 participate in a relay-style walk or run to raise funds for Cancer Council. The event brings the whole community together for a night of fun, entertainment, celebration and remembrance. Each Relay For Life event is organised by a local volunteer organising committee on behalf of Cancer Council.

Why do we Relay?
Every five minutes, another Australian is diagnosed with cancer. While survival rates are improving every day, cancer remains a leading cause of death. That's why it's so important that we raise funds to fight cancer.

Every dollar raised at Relay For Life helps the Cancer Council to:

• Investigate new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers
• Educate people in your community about ways they can reduce their cancer risk
• Advocate for cancer control and influence government policy
• Support people during their times of greatest need.

How did it all begin?
Relay For Life began in the USA when, in 1985, Dr Gordy Klatt raised over $27,000 for his local cancer charity by running around an oval for 24 hours. Since then, the event has spread across the USA and then across the globe. Relay For Life is now held in over 23 countries and is the world's largest fundraising event.

Who can participate?
Everybody in the community can get involved. Cancer Council recommends each Relay For Life team consists of 10-15 team members, including a nominated team captain. There are no age limitations or fitness requirements - Relay For Life is suitable for everyone, and anyone can join in the fun!

Things to note

Registration fee
The fee includes participation in the Relay, an official Relay For Life polo shirt, breakfast and covers the cost of entertainment and event staging. This will cover essential safety and security at the event, like the presence of St John Ambulance. The fee also keeps the costs of the event to a minimum and ensures that more of the funds raised go directly to important cancer research, education, and support services for people affected by cancer.

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