Relay for Life University of Galway

We are delighted to confirm that Relay for Life University of Galway will be back at university of Galway Campus again this year on March 20th! We really cannot wait to see our Relay for Life community again for another year. If you can't make it to the full event, there are so many other ways to support. You can donate to our event or to your favourite team or fundraiser. Or you can buy a Candle of Hope bag and join us at the Candle of Hope ceremony on March 20th at dusk for an evening of music and remembrance. 

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What is Relay For Life?

Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative across the world. It sees communities across the globe coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and stand shoulder to shoulder with those battling cancer. Relay For Life is a celebration of solidarity and helps to raise awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society locally and nationally.

If you have any questions or concerns about cancer, please make sure to contact the Cancer Nurseline on their freephone number 1800 200 700 or visit www.cancer.ie.

Relay has something to offer everyone, so please do join us. It is a free event and everyone is welcome.

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What happens at Relay

Cancer never sleeps, so nor do our Relay teams. In this 12 hour event teams join together to walk through the day and night. Members of teams take it in turns to walk a designated distance or time, with someone from the team being on the move at all times in the 12 hour period.

When not walking, members of the teams, and their friends, families and colleagues are free to socialise, enjoy live entertainment and take part in activities arranged by their committee. 

There is also a Candle of Hope ceremony, where hundreds of candle bags that have been personalised with messages of hope and remembrance are lit during a moving ceremony involving music and speeches. Anyone can purchase a Candle of Hope bag for a small donation and your bag will be displayed at the Candle of Hope ceremony.