UBC Relay for Life 2020

What is Relay?

The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is a community fundraising event where people across the country join together in the fight against cancer.

Register

Go to the official Canadian Cancer Society website to complete your registration for the UBC Relay for Life 2020 and help make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Members get a discounted registration price of $10! Come to our boothing time posted on Facebook or send us an email at Relayforlife2020@hotmail.com!

Why Relay?

Everyone has their own reason for participating in the relay. Keep on reading to see some of the reasons why members of the UBC community are coming together to relay.

Relay for Life at UBC

This Relay for Life event is being organized on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society by UBC Cancer Association.  Check out our Facebook event!

Event Details

Location: Area in front of the AMS Nest
6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

Date: Friday March 13th, 2020
from 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm.

Tier 6 - Free Entry By Donation

Relay for Life features many talented local artists and performers from the UBC and Greater Vancouver community so come and check them out! Entry is by donation so feel free to stop by and participate in walking laps!

Tier 5 - Registered Participants

Have you registered on our Relay for Life website already? Well, good for you! If you haven’t, you can register at the link at the top of the page. As a registered participant, you get a free T-shirt provided by the Canadian Cancer Society and free snacks on us. Our event features local performers and amazing fun activities that you will regret if you miss out so make sure to stay for the entirety of the event! Also, feel free to join our participants’ Facebook Group to receive regular updates from our team!

Tier 4 - Registered Participants ($25 Fundraised)

In addition to all the benefits you get from being a registered participant, you get a free dinner on us and a raffle ticket to our door prize! Raise more money to advance the tiers! Also, feel free to join our participants’ Facebook Group to receive regular updates from our team!

Tier 3 - Registered Participants ($50 Fundraised)

In addition to all the benefits you get from being a registered participant, you get a free dinner on us and 5 raffle tickets to our door prize! Raise more money to advance the tiers! Also, feel free to join our participants’ Facebook Group to receive regular updates from our team!

Tier 2 - Registered Participants ($100 Fundraised)

In addition to all the benefits you get from being a registered participant, you get a free dinner on us, 5 raffle tickets to our door prize, and an additional ticket to our EXCLUSIVE raffle! Raise more money to advance the tiers! Also, feel free to join our participants’ Facebook Group to receive regular updates from our team!

Tier 1 - Cancer Survivors* and Top Fundraising Team

You get all the benefits from being a Tier 2 Participant and you also get access to a private tent and get first access to dinner! Thanks for being such an amazing team!

*Cancer survivors are invited to attend the cancer survivors reception prior to the event!

Also, feel free to join our participants’ Facebook Group to receive regular updates from our team!

Contact Us

For general inquiries, please contact:
Co-chairs – Aaleigha and Justin
Email: relayforlife2020@hotmail.com 

For volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Team Engagement Coordinator – Emily
Email: rfl.internal@hotmail.com

For participant and fundraising support, please contact:
Participant Coach – Tamara
Email: rfl.internal@hotmail.com

Looking to support our event? Please contact:
Sponsorship Outreach Director – Komal
Email: outreach.relayforlife.ubc@gmail.com

Instagram: @ubcrelayforlife

 

What is Relay for Life?

Relay For Life is a festival-like fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Our events are 6 to 12 hours in length, depending on the location. Each team taking part is asked to have at least one member on the track at all times to symbolize the ongoing fight against cancer. On and off track, there is always something to do at Relay For Life. Those taking a break from walking can check out the entertainment and many activities, or relax at their team’s campsite.
At Relay For Life, no one faces cancer alone. These events bring together teams of family, friends and colleagues to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we’ve lost and commit to raising funds to fight all types of cancer. Relay For Life is a community of people fighting back against cancer.

Why should you Relay for Life?

At Relay For Life, we walk to raise funds that fight all types of cancer through world-class research, services for patients and their families, cancer prevention initiatives and advocacy on important cancer-related issues.

#WhyIRelay

Everyone has a reason to relay. Here are some of the personal stories of those who will be at this year’s Relay for Life.
My first experience with cancer was when I was in second grade and my grandfather died from lung cancer. Ever since then, my family members would share “tips” and “superfoods” that helps with cancer prevention. Cancer became a taboo subject in my family. However, my uncle was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer this year and now everyone’s lost… #whyirelay , to hopefully find a cure in the near future, and to motivate everyone who’s fighting cancer to be strong.
Anonymous