Relay For Life is a family-friendly, fun-filled 24-hour walk to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. Teams of students come out on campus to educate participants, walk all night long to show that cancer never sleeps and to raise the needed dollar to fund research and patient services in our backyard.

The American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to saving lives from cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society on college campuses.

On 500 high school and college campuses in 47 states, Relay For Life is the largest global movement, spanning 29 countries, to eradicate cancer.

Celebrate

During the Survivors Lap, all cancer survivors at the event take the first lap around the track, celebrating their victory over cancer while cheered on by the other participants who line the track. Relay For Life events also recognize and celebrate caregivers, who give time, love, and support to their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers facing cancer.

Remember

The Luminaria Ceremony takes place after dark, so we can remember people we have lost to cancer, honor people who have fought cancer in the past, and support those whose fight continues. Candles are lit inside of personalized bags and are placed around the Relay track as glowing tributes to those who’ve been affected by cancer.

Fight Back

This emotionally powerful ceremony inspires Relay participants to take action. The Fight Back Ceremony symbolizes the emotional commitment each of us can make in the fight against cancer. The action taken represents what we are willing to do for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our community to fight cancer year-round and to commit to saving lives.

We are the generation that will finish the fight against cancer