The 2026 Nationwide Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Award Nominations Are Open!
The Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Awards are intended to honor and recognize those that embody the same spirit of Relay that the “Mother of Relay” – Pat Flynn –
Category: Relay For Life Announcements
Megan Palestro Named to the 2025 P2P Forum Volunteer of the Year Honor Roll
The American Cancer Society is proud to announce that Megan Palestro has been named to the 2025 Fundraising Volunteer of the Year Honor Roll, part of the P2P Impact Awards
Gordy’s Give Back Day Raises $661,662 for the American Cancer Society
On April 30, Relayers across the country came together for Gordy’s Give Back Day 2026 to honor the legacy of Dr. Gordy Klatt and support the future of the American
Answer the Call: Celebrating Our Winning Relay For Life Events
This March, Relayers across the country came together for the Answer the Call Challenge: a powerful, purpose-driven effort to ensure that no one faces cancer without trusted answers and compassionate support.
2025 Nationwide Campus Event of the Year: Relay For Life of CCU
We are proud to announce that Relay For Life of Coastal Carolina University (South Carolina) has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Event of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay
2025 Nationwide Event of the Year: Relay For Life of St. Croix
We are proud to announce that Relay For Life of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been named the 2025 Nationwide Event of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay
2025 Nationwide Campus Corporate Team of the Year: Madeline & Marvin Gussman Family Foundation
We are proud to announce that The Madeline and Marvin Gussman Family Foundation, of Relay For Life of UCLA (California), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Corporate Team of the Year as part of the
2025 Nationwide Campus Team of the Year: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
We are proud to announce that Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), of Relay For Life of James Madison University (Virginia), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Team of the Year as part of the Pat
2025 Nationwide Campus Relayer of the Year: Julie Willis
We are proud to announce that Julie Willis, of Relay For Life at the University of Virginia (UVA), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Relayer of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay
2025 Spirit of Relay Awards Announcements Begin February 9!
We’re thrilled to announce that the winners of the 2025 Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Awards will be revealed February 9-13, 2026. These prestigious awards honor those who embody the
2025 Nationwide Relayer of the Year: William Riddick
We are proud to announce that William Riddick, of Relay For Life of Hertford–Gates Counties (North Carolina), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Relayer of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Awards. This
2025 Nationwide Team of the Year: Neshobe School and Friends
We are proud to announce that Neshobe School and Friends, of Relay For Life of Rutland County, Vermont, has been named the 2025 Nationwide Team of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Awards. This