A Community United Against Cancer
Every year, families, friends, colleagues and local businesses come together for one unforgettable weekend.
Together we raise money for life-saving cancer research, celebrate those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones we’ve lost, and show that no one has to face cancer alone.
At Yate Relay For Life, teams spend the year fundraising before coming together for a 24-hour relay event where someone from each team is always on the track.
Anyone can join, no matter age or ability, and can walk, run, hop, skip or jump around the track!
Because cancer never sleeps. Neither do we.
YOUR RELAY JOURNEY
STEP 1: Build your team
Gather friends, family, work colleagues, neighbours or club members. Teams can be as small as 2 people. The more in you team the less walking you’ll need to go!
Choose a Team Captain and decide how you’ll fundraise together.
STEP 2: Start your fundraising
We encourage all our teams to do year round fundraising, whether thats bake sales, quiz nights, mufti days at school, the possibilities are endless.
You’ll also have your own unique JustGiving page to share with friends and family!
STEP 3: The weekend arrives
Here’s the best bit! For 24 hours, teams take turns walking the track.
At least one team member stays on the track at all times, symbolising our determination to beat cancer.
Expect live entertainment, food, activities, themed laps and plenty of fun along the way. Collect a bead for every lap you walk to track how far you go!
The Most Powerful Moments Of Relay
Here’s some of our favourite and most powerful moments of the Relay weekend! Click the images below to find out more
The opening lap
The opening lap
Led by our Guests of Honour, the opening ceremony marks the start of an incredible weekend.
These inspirational individuals have experienced cancer and remind us exactly why we Relay, to find a day where everyone survives cancer.
CANDLE OF HOPE
CANDLE OF HOPE
As darkness falls, the atmosphere changes.
Hundreds of candle bags line the track, each dedicated to someone affected by cancer.
Together we pause to remember, reflect and look towards a future where more lives are saved.
Entertainment and themed laps
Entertainment and themed laps
We keep you entertained with live music, acts and much more! Expect great food and drink vendors, and themed laps all related to cancer awareness.
Through The Night
Through The Night
As the everyone sleeps, Relay continues.
The quiet overnight hours are a powerful reminder that cancer never stops- and neither does our determination to beat it.
Team members continue to walk throughout the night, with our 24 hour DJ playing quiet music to keep them motivated.
The Final Ceremony
The Final Ceremony
The final ceremony sees every relayer take part in the final lap, celebrating our achievements in helping to beat cancer sooner!
HOW TO TAKE PART...
GUEST OF HONOUR
If you've ever been diagnosed with cancer you're invited to be our Guest Of Honour Survivor.
TEAMS
Join with friends, family or colleagues.
SUPPORTERS
Support one of South Gloucestershire’s most inspiring community events through sponsorship or donations.
EVENT TEAM
Help make Relay happen by joining the team behind Relay
THE MONEY YOU RAISE POWERS PROGRESS
Every donation. Every lap. Every fundraiser. Every candle. Every conversation.
Together they help fund research that saves lives and brings us closer to a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.