Relay For Life
USA

No matter where you are, you can make a difference.

May 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · Virtual
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About Relay USA

A Relay For Life for everyone

Relay For Life USA is a virtual event for anyone across America who doesn't have a local Relay or can't attend an in-person event. From wherever you are, you'll experience the heart of Relay — the celebration of survivors, the remembrance of those we've lost, and the fight for a world without cancer.

Join from Home

Participate from your living room, backyard, or anywhere with an internet connection.

Connect Nationwide

Meet Relayers from every state, united in the fight against cancer.

Make an Impact

Every dollar raised and every story shared moves us closer to a world without cancer.

The Heart of Relay

Celebrate · Remember · Fight Back

Celebrate

We celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. Survivors show us that a cancer diagnosis doesn't define who you are.

  • Virtual Survivor Lap of honor
  • Share your survivor story
  • Celebrate milestones with your team

Remember

We remember those lost to cancer and those still fighting. Their light guides our path forward and fuels our determination.

  • Light a luminaria in honor or memory
  • Join the virtual moment of silence
  • Share memories and photos

Fight Back

We fight back against a disease that has taken too much. Together, we pledge to act, fundraise, and advocate for change.

  • Set and share a fundraising goal
  • Advocate for cancer research funding
  • Take the Fight Back pledge

May 8, 2026

Event Schedule

7:00 PM ET
Opening Ceremony
Welcome and kickoff with inspiring words from Relay leaders and community members.
7:30 PM ET
Survivor Celebration
Honoring cancer survivors and caregivers with the virtual Survivors Lap.
8:00 PM ET
Luminaria Ceremony
A moving ceremony to remember loved ones and light the way toward a cure.
8:30 PM ET
Fight Back Ceremony
Making personal pledges to fight cancer through action, advocacy, and fundraising.
9:00 PM ET
Closing & Call to Action
Celebrating what we've accomplished together and looking ahead to a world without cancer.

Our Progress

Together We're Making a Difference

$0
of $50,000 goal

Every dollar funds groundbreaking cancer research, patient support, and advocacy for change.

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Honor & Remember

Luminaria Garden

Dedicate a luminaria to honor a cancer survivor or remember a loved one lost to cancer. Each light represents hope, love, and the promise that we will never stop fighting.

Light a Luminaria

Get Involved

How to Participate

1

Register

Sign up for the virtual event on the ACS event page. It's free to join.

2

Build a Team

Create or join a team and invite friends, family, and coworkers.

3

Fundraise

Set a goal and share your personal fundraising page to rally support.

4

Join May 8

Attend the virtual event, celebrate, remember, and fight back from anywhere.

Register Now