Get involved, make an impact! Relay For Life gives TY students the chance to build skills, make new friends, and support their community while raising vital funds for cancer research and services. It's a fun and rewarding way to make a real difference.
Why you should get involved?
Transition Year is all about trying new experiences, developing new skills, and making a positive impact, and Relay For Life offers the perfect opportunity to do all three. By getting involved, TY students can build confidence, develop leadership and teamwork skills, organise events, and gain valuable experience that will stand out on future CVs and college applications.
Most importantly, students become part of a movement that supports cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families in their local community. Whether it's fundraising, raising awareness, or helping to organise school activities, every contribution makes a real difference.
Take on the challenge, inspire others, and be part of something truly meaningful. Join your school's Relay For Life team today and help create a future with more survivors and less cancer. 💜
See some of the schools supporting Relay For Life
Summerhill College
Co. Sligo
St. Mary's Ballysadare
Co. Sligo
Get inspired
Some Ideas to get you started
Host a Relay For Life Walk
Have your own Relay walk in school weather is 1 hour or more, encourage your class mates to join a team and learn event managment skills
Host a Candle of Hope
Host your own Candle of Hope at school to celebrate loved ones or even send thoughts to those during exams.
Host a Bake Sale
Get staff and students to be creative and bake different treats to host a morning / lunch in your school.
Host a Non-Uniform Day
Encourage staff and students to dress casual for a day or host a jersey / colour day in your school.
Host a quiz!
Invite different classes and/or groups in your school to enter a team and take part in a quiz.
How it works
1. Get Volunteers
I dentify either the whole TY year or select students to form a committee.
2. Share
Share any ideas you may have to host 1 or more events throughout the year in school.
3. Fundraise
Encourage your fellow students, teachers & family to donate towards your various events.
Any questions? Get in touch
Contact the Relay For Life team who can assisit you with any questions and support.
