What is Relay?
Relay For Life brings Evesham’s local community together to help beat cancer, in an inspiring overnight celebration and commemoration where we walk for 24 hours.
Throughout the year, teams of 8 to 15 people get together and fundraise in the Evesham community, to support a charity close to everyone’s hearts, Cancer Research UK. We then all come together in July for an inspiring overnight celebration and commemoration that the whole community can be part of.
Whilst the event is in full swing, members of each team will take turns to walk around the track for the duration of the Relay. The event is overnight, as this marks the fact that cancer never sleeps.
On the day of Relay For Life Evesham you can expect a celebratory mix of music, games, entertainment, food, fundraising and perhaps a few surprises!
Teams
Male and female, young and young at heart; anyone can take part! Made up of 8-15 friends, family members and colleagues, teams will take turns to walk around the track for the duration of Relay. more info
Survivors
Anyone who has ever heard the words “you have cancer” is invited to be one of our Guests of Honour. more info
The Build Up
Teams are formed, fundraising events take place, fancy dress costumes are made… Are you ready to Relay?!
On The Day
Opening Ceremony
Every Relay For Life begins with the inspiring Survivors’ Lap of Honour. Cancer survivors walk the first lap, cheered and supported by the community. Teams are then introduced to show their fancy dress costumes and cancer awareness banners.
Entertainment
Live bands, it’s a knockout competition, games, food, fundraising and maybe a few surprises.
Cancer Awareness Themed Laps
Preventing cancer by spreading messages and advice in some interesting ways. more info
Candle of Hope
As the evening draws in, everyone gathers to light Candles of Hope and pay tribute to those whose lives have been affected by cancer. more info
Closing Ceremony
At the end of the Relay, everyone joins together for a final lap to celebrate their fundraising achievements and look back on an unforgettable Relay For Life.
After Party
After a few months of counting all the pennies, we come together again, celebrating the amazing Relay For Life and announcing the incredible sum of money you have all raised.