Milestones
In what year did the Canadian Cancer Society launch its first Relay for Life event?
What is 1999?
In which Canadian province was the first Relay For Life event held?
What is British Columbia?
These are bags with names and pictures on them that contain lit candles and are placed around the track the night of relay in honor or memory of individuals.
What are luminaria bags
What is the estimated number of new cancer cases diagnosed worldwide each year?
What is over 19 million?
Which year marked the 25th anniversary of Relay for Life?
What is 2010?
What inspired the Canadian Cancer Society to adopt the Relay For Life model?
What is the success and community engagement observed from Relay For Life events in the United States?
These are the four areas of mission for Relay For Life.
What is EARS (Education, Advocacy, Research and Service)
What is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide?
What is lung cancer?
What was the total amount raised during the first Canadian Relay For Life event? What was the total amount raised during the first Canadian Relay For Life event?
What is approximately $85,000?
How many teams participated in the first Canadian Relay For Life event?
What is 17?
During a relay event, at least one team member should always be representing your team in this way.
What is walking?
What is the estimated number of cancer-related deaths globally each year?
What is over 10 million?
In what year did Relay For Life events surpass the $100 million mark in Canada?
What is 2008?
The Surgeon who started the first Relay for Life event.
Who is Dr. Gordy Klatt?
This specific lap at Relay is meant for those who have been previously diagnosed with cancer and are still alive today.
What is the Survivor Lap?
What percentage of all cancers are estimated to be preventable?
What is around 30-50%?
How many Canadian communities participated in Relay For Life events in its inaugural year?
What is 52?
What is the original concept behind Relay For Life events?
What is to raise funds for cancer research by having teams take turns walking around a track continuously for 24 hours?
The meaning of the specific color on a cancer ribbon.
What is the type of cancer?
What is the most common cancer among men worldwide?
What is prostate cancer?