Cancer Statistics
How many people will be diagnosed with cancer in the US in 2026?
2.1 Million - about 5,800 per day
What is the color that represents all cancers?
Purple/Lavender
What service provides support connecting you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions and provide guidance?
Cancer Helpline - answered 24/7/365
Other than fundraising, what is an important part of a Relay event?
Celebrating survivors, cancer awareness, Remembering those we have lost
What is the most prevalent type of cancer in the US?
Breast Cancer
What month celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness?
October
What service provides a home away from home for people facing cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment is far away
Hope Lodge
What is the name of the ceremony where we walk around the track in silence to remember those we lost from cancer?
Luminaria Ceremony
What is the most deadly type of cancer in the US?
Lung cancer followed by colorectal cancer
What color represents Lung Cancer Awareness?
White/ Pearl
What does the service called Road To Recovery do?
Provides transportation to appointments
How many countries have Relay For Life events?
36 (soon to be 38)
What month celebrates Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness?
May
What is the Reach to Recovery?
A program that provides free, one-on-one peer support to individuals facing breast cancer. Mentors are breast cancer survivors.
What do you feel is the most important element of a Relay?
No wrong answer - recognition, ceremonies, engagement with the community, celebrating survivors, ?????
Which type of cancer is the most prevalent globally?
Lung - Largely driven by smoking, which accounts for over 60% of cases in some populations, alongside air pollution and occupational exposures.
What color represents Colon Cancer Awareness?
Dark/navy blue
What is the official website of the American Cancer Society?
www.cancer.org (All About Cancers, Programs & Services, Ways to Give, Get Involved, Our Research & Journals)
According to ACS, what are the three main reasons we Relay?
Fight back, remember, celebrate