The American Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground(露天游乐场) and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, relays are overnight events of up to 24 hours in length.

           Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Klatt, a surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion for fighting cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 19 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Thanks to Relay participants, we are creating a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life.

           Anyone can participate in Relay for Life. Friends, families, neighbors, classmates, sports teams, etc. can form their own teams. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay.

The only requirement to participate in Relay for Life is the $10 registration fee per person. After that, anything you can raise through individual, team, or online fundraising is accepted. It is recommended that each participant set a personal goal to raise $100. If you raise more, that’s even better. Even if you do not raise $100, you are still welcome to participate.

         If you want to be part of Relay, you can start a team or join an existing team online. You can also make an online donation.