Teams of friends, families and colleagues fundraise for research to save and improve lives, then unite as a community at an event to honour everyone affected by cancer and celebrate the progress we’re making to beat it.
Find your local Relay
Step: 1
Relay For Life is free to enter! Start your own team, join an existing one or take part as a cancer survivor.
Step: 2
Fundraise across the year for world-leading cancer research.
Step: 3
Unite with your Relay to honour everyone affected by cancer and celebrate your fundraising achievements.
Build your team by rallying family, friends, colleagues and even the kids! Set a target and lead your team to fundraising success. Team Captains must be over 18.
Join an existing team and encourage others to do the same! You’ll have fun and gain an amazing sense of achievement as you celebrate smashing your fundraising target at an unforgettable event.
Anyone who has ever lived with cancer is invited to join us. Survivors lead the festivities and begin the walk with a lap of honour, inspiring others with their incredible strength. Survivors can also join or start their own team.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We were a key player in the development of radiotherapy, which now benefits millions of cancer patients worldwide. And in the last 50 years, our work has helped double cancer survival in the UK.
In 2024, Relay For Life raised over £1 million. Every pound you raise is helping bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. And to make breakthroughs tomorrow, we need your help today.
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If you have any questions about Relay For Life or the website, please contact us on the details below. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm.
