Facts & Figures

2002-2003

More than 3800 communities in the United States held a Relay For Life.
3 Million Americans participated in Relay For Life events.
500,000 cancer survivors walked in the opening laps.
Relay For Life events are held in all 50 states and in sixteen other countries.
Relay For Life events in the U.S. raised approximately $300 million to battle cancer.
This year Relay For Life reached 1 billion dollars raised since it’s beginning in 1985.
Relay For Life accounts for 30% of the American Cancer Society’s annual income.
In Florida, 165 Relay For Life events raised more than $12.5 million

Florida has set a goal to host Relay For Life events in over 218 communities.
Florida’s fundraising goal this coming year is $15.5 million.
Relay’s are 18 to 24 hours in length and are overnight.
Teams consist of 10 to 15 people.
Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.
Relay For Life celebrates survivors; funds research advancements and cancer education.