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How do I join a team on Relay For Life?

Registration is easy.

To get started, find your local Relay event by visiting RelayForLife.org and entering your ZIP code. Start your own team or join an existing team online to register (paper registration options are also available).

Why join Relay For Life?

When you participate in Relay For Life, you become a vital part of the American Cancer Society: a volunteer. You are now part of an organization of 2.5 million survivors, patients, advocates, volunteers, caregivers, and researchers doing everything within our power to save lives.

Why is Relay For Life purple?

Each type of cancer has its own designated color, and just as pink is the designated color for breast cancer, purple is the color of Relay for Life, which represents all types of cancer. Purple symbolizes hope.

Is Relay For Life International?

Global Relay For Life (GRFL) engages global organizations to empower communities and accelerate the fight for a world without cancer. Currently, the American Cancer Society partners with 29 countries on six continents, worldwide to host Relay For Life events.

How many players can be on one relay team?

At the Olympics and other World Athletics-sanctioned tournaments, a relay race is an event where a team of four athletes run equal predetermined distances in a sprint race, each passing a rod-like object called the 'baton' to the next person to continue the race. The last runner in a relay is called the 'anchor'.

Where does the money from Relay For Life go?

According to our most recent financial data, 73 cents of every dollar goes directly to research, prevention, detection, education, and patient support. The rest – about 27 cents – fuels supporting services for our lifesaving work to manage and fund those programs.

How long do you run in Relay For Life?

The event lasts an entire day to recognize that when someone has cancer, it does not stop; the disease is present around the clock. To participate for 24-hour events, teams of participants camp overnight at local athletic tracks, taking turns running or walking laps.

Is Relay For Life cancelled?

Relay For Life cancelled in 2023; future uncertain. After three consecutive years of cancellations and scaled-back plans in the wake of the pandemic, the Relay For Life in Prince George has been cancelled for 2023.

When did Relay For Life start?

Relay For Life began in the USA in May 1985 when colorectal surgeon, Dr. Gordy Klatt, wanted to raise awareness of cancer and boost the income of his local cancer charity.

Why are relays different colors?

The color is used to identify the type. The open-standard color scheme was developed by Opto 22 in 1978 to help identify the four basic types available.

How much money does Relay For Life raise each year?

Every year, the Relay For Life movement raises more than $400 million. The American Cancer Society puts these donations to work, investing in groundbreaking research in every type of cancer and providing free information and services to cancer patients and their caregivers.

How much did Relay For Life raise?

Since then, Relay For Life has raised over $496.5 million for cancer research and support programs.

What do teams do at Relay For Life?

WHAT HAPPENS AT A RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT? Teams and individuals fundraise and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Music, games, food, fun and fundraising. Participants will take part in fundraising the months leading up to the event.

Whats a relay team?

A relay or a relay race is a race between two or more teams, for example teams of runners or swimmers. Each member of the team runs or swims one section of the race.

What is a relay work team?

Relay teams typically consist of four of the most highly skilled runners at a particular distance. But skill alone isn't enough. The teams must practice together to get their timing and execution just right. It takes a great deal of teamwork to win a relay event.

How long do you run in Relay For Life?

How many people are in a relay game?

A relay race is a track and field event in which athletes run a pre-set distance carrying a baton before passing it onto the next runner. Often, a relay team is a team of four sprinters.

What are the 3 types of relay race?

The three standard relays raced at the Olympics are the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay, 4 × 200 m freestyle relay and 4 × 100 m medley relay.

Do all relay runners get a medal?

Does everyone who participated along the way get a medal? In a word: yes. Everyone who competed in the Games along the route to a team medal gets the hardware. In this way, relay teams are not dissimilar to, say, soccer or basketball teams.

What is the most important leg in relay?

4th Leg Runner- The 4th leg or anchor leg of the relay is considered by many to be the most important. As such, this leg is often comprised of the fastest and toughest athlete on the relay team.

Where does the money from Relay For Life go?

Who is the founder of Relay For Life?

Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Washington in 1985, Relay For Life events can last up 24 hours symbolizing the battle waged around the clock by those facing cancer. In the weeks and months leading up to the event, volunteers, teams and individuals use their creativity to raise cancer-fighting dollars.