The WICC / CCS Relay For Life is a festival-like fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Events are 6 to 12 hours in length, depending on the event 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 the 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”.
Relay For Life demonstrates that no one should face cancer alone. These events bring together insurance teams of family members, 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.
Relay For Life is also a global movement to end cancer which is active in 29 countries and 6000 communities worldwide, whereby participants commit to raising funds for work against all types of cancer.
Relay For Life is CCS’s largest fundraising initiative each year with 100 percent of funds raised by WICC-aligned Teams, going directly toward ground breaking cancer research.
We’re excited to announce our Toronto Relay event will be on June 14th from 6pm to 11pm at a new venue – Sherbourne Common. This downtown location on the lake at the bottom of Sherbourne Street, offers a great track, beautiful park land for our team “camp sites” and is TTC accessible.
The 2019 RFL event will mark WICC’s 11th year supporting this fundraiser!
Are you ready? We’re now accepting online registrations and donations for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Toronto Relay For Life in partnership with WICC.
Accept the baton! Register your Team today by contacting Carrie Brown, Team Captain lead at wiccrelay@ccscloud.org!
COST: This is a fun and meaningful event that makes a big local impact! And now you have two ways to participate:
- Register and either make an individual donation of $50 (tax receiptable)
OR
2. Fundraise a minimum of $150 per person by event day.
No matter which option you choose, you are contributing to cancer research and will join your friends and family at this inspiring event. When you Relay, you show people affected by cancer that they are not alone. Last year, thousands of people across Canada raised $25 million. With your support, we can continue to make the most impact, against the most cancers, in the most communities in Canada.
HOW DO I SIGN UP? Register online:
1. PLEASE GO to www.relayforlife.ca/wicc
2. Choose “Relay For Life at Sherbourne Commons in partnership with WICC”
3. Pick WICC: Select WICC under “Team Company” to ensure your funds go toward the industry campaign
4. Build your team: Recruit friends, family, colleagues and clients.
Relay For Life Event – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ATTIRE: Team shirts or themed costumes are welcome. Comfortable attire and warm layers are encouraged. Please check the weather forecast on the morning of the event and dress accordingly.
What should I expect?
– Many participants choose to form a team to honour a cancer survivor or in memory of a lost loved one. These teams often wear matching costumes or decorate their team’s area.
– Relay participants are welcomed during the Opening Ceremony.
– Next is the Survivors’ Victory Lap through which cancer survivors (those who are cancer-free or living with the disease) are cheered on by all participants in an emotional wave of celebration and support.
– Participants enjoy music, food, fun activities and entertainment.
– During the Luminary Ceremony, candles are placed in hundreds of bags emblazoned with messages or names of loved ones. These tributes also provide light and inspiration to participants. Luminaries can be purchased online or on-site at each event.
– Team members take turns walking throughout the event to symbolize the ongoing fight against cancer.
– Participants join together during the Closing Ceremony to celebrate what we have achieved collectively through the event.
How many people are on each team?
Teams are typically made up of 10 participants, but there is no official max. or min. number of participants per team.
Will the event be canceled if there are poor weather conditions?
The Relay will go on – rain or shine. Should there be thunder, the Relay will move indoors to an on-site facility.
Please see Sponsorship info sheet below:
2019 Relay For Life Sponsorship Sheet – Toronto
If your question is not addressed above, please email Relay For Life contact Carrie Brown at wiccrelay@ccscloud.org
- June 14, 2019
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm