The Cancer Society's Relay For Life is a remarkable community event that help
and acknowledge cancer survivors
loved ones lost to cancer
against cancer, which affects one in three New Zealanders
Relay is a team event. Teams can be made up of friends, whānau, co-workers, faith-based groups, classmates, and neighbours. Every team brings its own special energy to the event by creating campsites and enjoying each other's company while educating the community about cancer risk reduction and supporting the work of the Cancer Society
The Cancer Society of New Zealand is not funded by the Government, and relies solely on the goodwill and generosity of the community.
Funds raised at Relay For Life help the Cancer Society continue its extraordinary work providing access to free services, information and support for the one in three people in New Zealand affected by cancer. From the moment of diagnosis right through to treatment and recovery, the Cancer Society in your area is there to help minimise the impact of cancer.
Business sponsorship at Relay For Life helps to cover the cost of staging the event and ensures donations go directly towards Cancer Society services in the community.
"I couldn’t have made it without the Cancer Society. People don’t realize how much help the Cancer Society gives the caregivers. If someone recommends getting help from the Cancer Society, I say, take it. You only have to knock on the door and they are there for you."
