Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Relay For Life brings communities together in support of people affected by cancer.
Relay For Life (RFL) is a global movement founded in May 1985 by the American Cancer Society in Tacoma, Washington. Since then, it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising about US$5 billion in the fight against cancer. Each year, close to four million participants take part in RFL events across the globe, making it one of the world’s largest fundraisers.
Singapore is the 25th member country to organise RFL. The Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) aims to rally the local community to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has taken many lives. It also serves as a meaningful platform for cancer survivors, caregivers, and volunteers to be recognised, supported, and connected through a strong and caring support system.
With a target outreach of 6,000 participants, this community event also seeks to raise S$1.9 million to fund various SCS programs and services. In addition to the 100km relay, and staying true to the spirit of Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back, RFL includes three meaningful segments that reflect the importance of the cancer journey and the strength of those who share it.
Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) envisions a Singapore where we overcome cancer and live well. Established in 1964, SCS supports people through every stage of the cancer journey, from well to end of life. SCS minimises cancer and maximises lives by providing trusted information and care navigation, cancer screening and education, rehabilitation programmes, financial and welfare services, psychosocial and survivorship support, and home hospice care. Working together with healthcare, corporate, and community partners, SCS rallies the community to better support those affected by cancer. Consistently recognised for its commitment to high standards in governance and transparency, SCS has attained the coveted Charity Governance Award (2023) and multiple Charity Transparency Awards over the years.
Every year, we need to raise S$20 million to fund our programmes and services.
A one-off financial assistance that aims to alleviate financial burdens and provide for immediate needs following a cancer diagnosis. This fund is accessible to newly diagnosed patients who meet the income requirements of the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS).
The first and only centre that provides specialised cancer rehabilitation programmes to help cancer survivors and their families. These interventions are designed to help them be healthy, confident, and mentally and physically engaged.
The SCS Cancer Treatment Fund was set up in 2005 to provide financial assistance to needy cancer patients. It subsidises part of their cancer treatment costs so that no one is denied access to treatment and proper healthcare due to financial difficulties.
The SCS Welfare Aid Fund seeks to mitigate the great financial strain endured by cancer patients and their families — specifically those which may arise from unemployment, loss of income and high treatment costs.
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Take the track through the night with thousands of Relayers — or fuel their journey with a gift.
