"When you see the Candles of Hope stretching all the way round the track, you realise how many people cancer touches."
Derek Madley, Relay participant
Dedicate a Candle of Hope to a loved one and be part of a truly special ceremony.
A Candle of Hope is a bag, filled with sand and a candle, which is decorated and dedicated to somebody lost to cancer or someone who has beaten the disease.
A unique and moving ceremony
As night falls, Relay participants gather to pay tribute to friends, family and loved ones by placing Candles of Hope around the track.
It gives everyone a special opportunity to remember those who have been lost to cancer and to celebrate the lives of those who have survived the disease.
How to dedicate a Candle of Hope
We ask people to make a donation to Cancer Research UK when they dedicate a Candle of Hope.
If you would like to dedicate a Candle of Hope in memory or celebration of a loved one, simply find your nearest venue and follow the links.