Relay for Life: Join National Movement

Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back

Are you a survivor? Do you know someone battling cancer? Do you want to aid in the fight for the cure? This spring, you have a chance to join a national movement and relay for life.

Beginning in March and April 2012, several Relay for Life events will take place across Pinellas County and across the country. You can join in the effort to raise money for research and spread awareness and education about the disease.

What is Relay for Life?

Teams come together at a local high school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a path or track. Relays are overnight events that last up to 24 hours. Participants don't have to walk all night, but each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.

Sign Up, Volunteer or Donate

Join a team or create a new one and participate in the relay. Not interested in walking? You can help organize the upcoming events and volunteer during relay. Want to donate? You can help by donating online. Donate to a participant, team or event. Organizers also accept cash or check donations. 

Find an event near you:

Search for an event in Pinellas County by visiting the Relay for Life website and entering in your city of zip code or call 1-800-227-2345.

In St. Petersburg:

There will be a Relay for Life Northeast-Downtown St. Pete event on April 20, 2012, at 6 p.m., Northeast High School. There are several other St. Petersburg Relay for Life Events in 2012.

What can you expect?

Learn more about Relay for Life by watching this video on the 2011 event.

For more information:

The best way to find out about Relay for Life volunteer opportunities is to visit the webpage that lists them.

You also can contact Theresa Rae Gay, your community representative with ACS at 727-455-1332 or theresa.gay@cancer.org