Relay For Life
Relay For Life
Relay For Life (/ˈriːleɪ fɔːr ˈlaɪf/) is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and other Cancer-related institutions. The event is held in various cities across the world with the aim of raising funds for cancer research and cancer patients.
Etymology
The term "Relay For Life" was coined by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985. The word "relay" refers to the relay race concept where team members take turns walking or running around a track. "For Life" signifies the commitment to fight against cancer for as long as it takes to find a cure.
History
Relay For Life began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, Washington, decided to raise money for the American Cancer Society by walking around a track for 24 hours. Since then, Relay For Life has grown into a global movement, raising nearly $5 billion to fight cancer.
Event Structure
Relay For Life events are typically 24 hours long, and each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. The event begins with a "Survivors Lap" where cancer survivors walk the track together. It is followed by a "Luminaria Ceremony" where candles are lit in honor of those who have battled cancer. The event concludes with a "Fight Back Ceremony" where participants pledge to take action against cancer.
Related Terms
- American Cancer Society
- Cancer
- Fundraising
- Cancer research
- Cancer survivor
- Luminaria Ceremony
- Survivors Lap
- Fight Back Ceremony
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Relay For Life
- Wikipedia's article - Relay For Life
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