Relay For Life began in 1985 in America with Dr Gordy Klatt, a surgeon wanting to make a difference. He walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money and awareness in the fight cancer.
The following year he recruited 19 teams to join him, and Relay For Life was born. Relay For Life now takes place in more than 20 countries and is the largest fundraising event in the world.
Get involvedIn 2007 Cancer Research UK's Relay For Life raised over £1.5 million for our life-saving work.
We can't make a difference without you, so get involved today!