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Canadian Cancer Society

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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About Relay For Life

For over 20 years, Relay supporters have helped us provide hope to those with cancer in our communities. And now more than ever, we know that those affected by cancer need our support.

Together, we can show Canadians with cancer that they don’t have to go through their journey alone – we’re here every step of the way.

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Why we Relay

When you join Relay, you’re helping us improve survival rates and the quality of life of people with cancer across the country. Thanks to you, we can:

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Fund groundbreaking cancer research that will help more people live with and beyond cancer.

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Shape health policies that can help prevent cancer and support Canadians who have been diagnosed.

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Provide a national support system, so no one has to cope with a cancer diagnosis alone.

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Thank you for supporting Relay For Life 

Because of you, we can support Canadians affected by all cancers, and we can fund groundbreaking research that will help those living with and beyond cancer. 

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Join Relay For Life Youth

Relay For Life Youth brings school communities together and empowers students to be leaders. Join Relay at your school and help us prove that together, we are bigger than cancer.

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Learn more about Relay For Life Camp Edition

Our work depends on you. Make a difference by having your camp join our Relay programming, turning your activities into a fundraiser that will raise awareness and funds for our cause.
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"The best part of Relay For Life is the reward of seeing so many people of so many different backgrounds and personalities come together for a common cause that means so much to us. There is always this feeling of comfort knowing that we are not alone in changing the face of cancer!"

- Andrew