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Relay For Life

Join Relay For Life

Together, we can give people with cancer the help and support they need to lead more fulfilling lives.

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What is Relay For Life?

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

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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.

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Donate

Donate to friends and family to fund world-class cancer research in Canada, transformative advocacy and compassionate support!

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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

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

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