Relay For Life - Cancer Fundraising - Canadian Cancer Society

What is Relay For Life?

The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than a fundraiser — it’s a chance for you to send a powerful message of solidarity to your community.

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Relay for Life participants

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Join a Relay event


Sign up to join the thousands of people across the country walking and raising funds to support Canadians living with cancer.

Find an event

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Donate


Donate to friends and family participating in your community to fund world-class research, transformative advocacy and compassionate support!

Donate

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Volunteer


Make a difference today and apply to become a committee or event day volunteer.

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Relay luminary ceremony

Dedicate a luminary in remembrance or honour

The Luminary Ceremony at Relay For Life allows us to remember and honour those we love — every step of the way.

At dusk, luminaries — small candles that are lit in special bags — are lit during a Luminary Ceremony.

The Luminary Ceremony is a powerful, emotional experience as the luminaries bear the name(s) of those we love who have received a cancer diagnosis or may no longer be with us.

Buy a luminary

move and be moved

Together, we’re helping Canadians live longer and fuller lives. With your support, we can:

fund the most promising cancer research

provide a compassionate support system

advocate for health-protecting policies

provide trusted information and resources

Learn how your support makes an impact

Join Your Community

When you Relay, you show people impacted by cancer in your community that they’re not alone. Join our movement with thousands of participants across the country.

Sign up for Relay today