Why participate in Relay For Life?

Everyone's reason to Relay is as unique as their own personal story. At Relay, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. Every step you take increases someone's chances of beating cancer.

Why we need your help

1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. Cancer Council NSW is community funded, we receive no direct government funding for our various programs, and we rely on the ongoing and generous donations from the community to fund our work. Learn more about what Cancer Council NSW does.

Where does your money go?

• $1500: Can help fund groundbreaking research into the causes of cancer and into new and improved treatments.
• $1000: Can help us fund clinical trials, which test new and improved ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
• $500: Can allow a research team to purchase tissue samples for use in investigating the cause of cancer as well as potential treatment options.
• $100: Can help us to provide resources to health professionals to assist them in adopting proven methods in treating and caring for their patients.
• $50: Can help us train a staff member for the Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20). The helpline is a confidential telephone support service accessible to all Australians for a cost of a local call. Specially trained staff can answer questions about all aspects of cancer, including prevention, early detection and treatment.
• $25: Can enable us to provide a newly diagnosed cancer patient with important support and resources to help them through their cancer journey.