The main goal of the Relay for Life is to raise funds to improve cancer survival and decrease the incidents of cancer. The Relay for Life is a community-based fundraising event, first established by the American Cancer Society but which now takes place worldwide. Over 5,000 Relay for Life Events take place throughout 20 countries. So why should you participate in the Relay for Life? Here are a few reasons:
Raise awareness
Cancer is a disease that can affect anyone. Raising awareness can save lives. Catching the disease early can be the difference between life and death. It is important that people know that organizations such as the Cancer Research UK are there to support cancer patients. Organizations such as these offer free services which are extremely valuable to cancer patients. Also get your friends involved as well, make this fight to end cancer a movement that will forever eliminate cancer. By participating in this event, you are raising awareness!
Raise money for a worthy cause
The money you help raise when you participate in the Relay for Life goes towards research into cancer treatments, research which does make a difference, research which is saving peoples lives. Thanks to the work carried out by Cancer Research UK scientists, every single year that goes by, cancer survival rates are improving. In fact, they've doubled over the past 40 years. Just look at the chart below that shows the massive increase in the survival rates of children with leukaemia since the 1970's.
Spend time with your family and friends
The Relay for Life can be a healing process for you as well. Many of us know someone who has lost their life to cancer. At the Relay event, you have the chance to remember, celebrate, and fight back! You also have the chance to meet with people who are equally passionate about ending cancer in our lifetime and possibly make long-lasting friendships!
Celebrate the strength of survivors
You are likely to meet many survivors at the Relay event. These survivors truly deserve all the attention. They have found the courage and hope to keep going on. Their hope and resilience is truly a matter worth celebrating!
It's Brilliant!
Relay For Life is an incredible amount of fun! You get to camp out for 24 hours with some of the most amazing people you could wish to meet. You get to join in all sorts of brilliant games and fun activities, and watch superb performers up on the stage. At the start of the event, you'll see the inspirational group of cancer survivors walk their opening lap, and at 10pm on the Saturday you'll experience the emotion of the Candle Of Hope ceremony. In the middle of the night you might even get to play Relay Scrabble, Bingo or Early Morning Countdown. It's an amazing, unforgettable event.
To register a team at Relay For Life Stockport, click HERE
To register a team at Relay For Life Stockport, click HERE
