Relay For Life Toronto is making it’s return to Stackt Market on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm EST.
Relay For Life is more than a fundraiser — it’s a chance for you to send a powerful message of solidarity to your community. We all have our reasons in getting involved: to fight, to survive, to honour our loved ones, to create awareness, to make a difference! Whatever your reasons are, we have a tremendous group to lead this journey.
“Whether you’re cheering on survivors, walking the track or participating in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life has been an unforgettable event for WICC and its participants over the last 15 years,” said Relay For Life Chair Amanda Martin, Director at Northbridge Insurance Go. “This year, to keep up with our community’s busy schedules, we will be hosting the event on a weeknight. With this change, we hope to engage with even more members in-person, all while supporting a meaningful cause.”
The 2025 event marks WICC’s 17th year of participation at Relay For Life. As a longstanding and dedicated partner of the Canadian Cancer Society, WICC has raised over $22 million for cancer research to date. The fundraising goal for this year’s Relay For Life campaign is $250,000.
Relay For Life Toronto – Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm EST
Venue: Stackt Market – 28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6, Canada
Registration for the 2025 event is now open! To register a team, join a team or make a donation, visit WICC Ontario’s Relay page.
Relay For Life incentives
- Every participant that raises $150 or more will receive a Relay For Life t-shirt
- You earn a ballot for every kilometre tracked through Relay For Life mobile app, which makes you eligible for monthly draws!
- At the end of the campaign, a draw will take place to award four Team Captains for their impressive leadership
Become a Sponsor and Support Relay For Life!
There are a number of opportunities to become a sponsor or provide in-kind products and services to help the Canadian Cancer Society off-set costs associated with the event. These essential products and services include food, beverages, printing, staging, lighting, and security. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or providing in-kind opportunities as a portion of your sponsorship, please connect with Amanda Martin to learn about your options.
This year the pressures on charities are greater than ever, and the need for funds to help find a cure is even greater. So please consider supporting this amazing event.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.
Questions? Contact mailto:julia.carr@intact.net, WICC’s Participant Engagement Lead, or visit WICC Ontario’s Relay page.
See you on the track!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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.