Relay For Life (RFL) is a global movement founded in May 1985 by American Cancer Society in Tacoma, Washington. Since then, it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising about US$5 billion to fight cancer. Close to 4 million participants took part in RFL across the globe annually, making it one of the world’s largest fundraisers.
Singapore is the 25th member country to organise RFL. Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) aims to rally the local community to celebrate the lives of those who battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has taken many lives. It is also an excellent platform for cancer survivors, caregivers, and volunteers to be recognised, supported, and connected via a strong support system.
With a target outreach of 6,000 participants, this community event also seeks to raise $1,300,000 to fund various SCS programmes and services. To accomplish the objectives of Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back, RFL has three special segments during the event to express the importance of cancer journey.
Register NowEstablished in 1964, the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is a self-funded social service agency which provides care services to cancer patients in need in areas such as cancer control and prevention, patient support services, and palliative care. SCS key services include cancer screening programmes, public education, financial and welfare services, psychosocial support, rehabilitation programmes and hospice care.
The Society organises various fundraising activities, including Race Against Cancer, to rally the community to join in the fight, raising funds to support the quality services for cancer patients, their families and the public.
Every year, we need to raise S$20million to fund our programmes and services.
Through the Relay For Life 2024, we aim to raise $1,300,000 to support the various programmes and services.