Cancer Statistics
Cancer Awareness Months
Services provided by the ACS
Facts from last year's relay
100

How many people have been diagnosed with cancer in the US?

1.9 Million

100

What is the color that represents all cancers?

Purple/Lavender

100

What service provides support connecting you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions and provide guidance? 

24/7 Cancer Helpline

100

What was the name of the Ice Cream Truck at Relay?

Mr. Softee

200

What is the most prevalent type of cancer in the US?

Breast Cancer

200

What month celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness?

October

200

What service provides a home away from home for people facing cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment is far away

Hope Lodge

200

What is the name of the ceremony where we walk around the track in silence to remember those we lost from cancer?

Luminaria Ceremony

300

What is the most deadly type of cancer in the US?

Lung and bronchial cancer

300

What color represents Lung Cancer Awareness?

White/ Pearl

300

What does the service called Road To Recovery do?

Provides transportation to appointments

300

Who was the highest-raising team last year? 

DanceWorks

400

What are the top 4 countries with the highest cancer rates?

Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, US

400

What month celebrates Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness?

May

400

What does the TLC service or Tender Loving Care Service do?

It offers affordable wigs, hats, scarves, and mastectomy products

400

Who won the tug of war games?

ROTC

500

Which type of cancer is the most prevalent globally?

Stomach Cancer

500

What color represents Carcinoid Cancer Awareness? 

Zebra print!

500

What service equips those facing cancer with curated content, programs, and services to fit their specific cancer journey?

ACS Cares (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support)

500

What are the three main reasons why we Relay (according to ACS)?

Fight back, remember, celebrate