Let's Ask The Experts - how do we engage Survivors and Caregivers at Relay? Join our panel of experts as they share their tips, tricks, best practices, and insights on how they recruit, recognize, and support our reasons to Relay. RSVP for Survivors & Caregivers on Thursday, March 21 at 8pm EST / 7pm CST […]
What do you want to know about ACS Resources? We've got Bryan and Suzy joining us for run down of our "everything-ACS-resources-you-might-need" website and then open Q&A. RSVP for ACS Resources on Monday, March 25 at 8pm EST / 7pm CST / 6pm MST / 5pm PST / 4pm Alaska / 3pm Hawaii. The session […]
The Luminaria Ceremony is a big part of each Relay event. The more bags the better! This prerecorded session will have long time volunteers sharing their best practices and insights on how to use Luminaria to light up Relay while fundraising. RSVP Link
The companies and businesses in our communities make great partners. From forming teams to support fundraising efforts, corporate partners can have a big impact on your Relay. This prerecorded session will have long time volunteers sharing their best practices and insights on how to work with the business side of your community. RSVP Here: RFL […]
Fundraising isn't all we do, but all we do depends on fundraising! Relay volunteers will be sharing their strategies and best practices before we break into rooms for smaller group discussion. RSVP: RFL ELT Training Series - Fundraising (office.com) RSVP for Fundraising Strategy on Thursday, April 18 at 8pm EST / 7pm CST / 6pm MST / […]
The companies and businesses in our communities make great partners. From forming teams to support fundraising efforts, corporate partners can have a big impact on your Relay. This prerecorded session will have long time volunteers sharing their best practices and insights on how to work with the business side of your community. RSVP Here: RFL […]
Fundraising isn't all we do, but all we do depends on fundraising! Relay volunteers will be sharing their strategies and best practices before we break into rooms for smaller group discussion. RSVP: RFL ELT Training Series - Event Experience Fill out the information below to RSVP for Creating a great Event Experience on Thursday, April 25 at […]
The companies and businesses in our communities make great partners. From forming teams to support fundraising efforts, corporate partners can have a big impact on your Relay. This prerecorded session will have long time volunteers sharing their best practices and insights on how to work with the business side of your community. RSVP Here: RFL […]
*Note: While not a Relay For Life-specific training, this provides a great opportunity for ELTs to learn about the latest in our Patient Support pillar. ACS Insiders Call You're invited to join us for an enlightening session featuring three American Cancer Society experts who will unveil new initiatives in Patient Support Services. Featuring: Brooke Street, Director, […]
Join us to learn more about the Voice of the Customer survey. What is the VoC and to whom/when is it sent? What does the VoC look like? How do we decide what to ask? How do I get my VoC results? What do I do with them? Other Topics & Q/A
Are you interested in learning more about ACS Resources? Need help navigating? Join us for this month's RFL Training Series call as we host an office hours for ACS Resources.
Join us as we explore best practices when recruiting Event Leadership Team volunteers. This prerecorded training will be posted near the end of August.
Learn about the importance of goals, how to build buy-in on your ELT, and how to execute towards those goals. Also learn some best practices on holding effective Event Leadership Team meetings.
Join our recognition leads from the NCFLT as they share recognition best practices at the local level and how to nominate your Relayers, teams, or event for the Spirit of Relay Awards. This prerecorded training will be posted on/around September 19.
Are you interested in learning more about ACS Resources? Need help navigating? Join us for this month's RFL Training Series call as we host an office hours for ACS Resources, hosted by Relay For Life senior director Bryan Sherwood.
Are you looking to boost school involvement in your community's Relay For Life event? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with staff and volunteers from the National College & Youth Engagement Team! In this session, you'll discover best practices and insights about the Schools vs. Cancer program. With topics ranging from registration details to innovative […]
Join us as we share best practices for customizing your Relay For Life event website. This prerecorded training will be posted on/around October 29.
Join Nationwide Relay Leadership Team Co-Lead Becky VanLoon and special guests for an exciting virtual training session! We'll cover everything you need to know about the 2025 Relay First Lap and provide tools to help celebrate 40 years of impact in the 2025 Relay For Life season. Plus, be among the first to see the […]
Join us for an informative Relay For Life training focused on the incredible impact your fundraising makes! We'll explore the American Cancer Society's life-changing research and patient support services, including the ACS CARES app, Hope Lodge, Road To Recovery, the VOICES of Black Women study, and more. Learn how the funds raised through Relay help […]
Join Nationwide Relay Leadership Team co-lead Suzy Lawrence for an end-of-year Relay For Life celebration call! We'll be highlighting Relay events that have achieved great success in 2024, and we want to hear from you too! Share your 2024 Relay event highlights, stories, and successes as we come together to celebrate the incredible impact we've […]
(Originally recorded January 25, 2024) – Hosted by your National Relay Leadership Team, Suzy, Katie, and Bryan walk through the evolution of Relay For Life and then dive into the resources available to help communities plan their Relays to be successful.
Join us to explore resources and strategies for building strong sponsorships for your Relay For Life event. Volunteer experts will share their experiences and successes to help you attract and sustain impactful partnerships. Learn how to strengthen your event through meaningful sponsor relationships while advancing our mission to end cancer as we know it for […]
Join us for this recorded training with Gracelyn Thrash and Cheryl Eddy, Staff Partners for the Relay For Life of Gwinnett County, GA, as they share strategies for maximizing fundraising on event day. "Day of" fundraising is not just an opportunity—it’s an expectation we should set with our teams to help boost their impact and […]
Join Shelle Arnold, Lead Volunteer of the Gold Together Advisory Council and NRLT member, for a training on how Relay For Life teams with a childhood cancer connection can direct fundraising to support childhood cancer services, programs, and research. Learn how the program works, its impact, and best practices for recruiting and supporting teams. Whether […]
Want to take your Relay For Life Facebook Group to the next level? This training is designed to help you maximize engagement, grow your community, and use Facebook Groups as a powerful tool to promote your event, recruit participants, and share the mission of the American Cancer Society. Whether you're new to managing a Group or looking for fresh […]
Join us for an engaging training session designed to help you create meaningful and impactful ceremonies at your Relay For Life event. From the Luminaria Ceremony to the Opening Ceremony and beyond, discover best practices for weaving personal stories, emotion, and inspiration into your event’s most powerful moments. Special guest Suzy Lawrence will share insights […]
Join us for a special training on VOICES of Black Women & Relay For Life, featuring William Riddick, member of the Nationwide Relay For Life Leadership Team, and Eunice Larbi, Community-based Research Engagement Manager for the VOICES of Black Women Study at the American Cancer Society. This session will equip Relay For Life event leadership […]
Hosted by Steve Bell, Leadership Volunteer for Relay For Life of South Orange County, and Kaylee Hage, Staff Partner for RFL of South Orange County. Join us for an engaging and practical session focused on building strong partnerships and effective recognition strategies within your Relay For Life event. We'll explore best practices for stewarding and […]
Join Jolene Wegsteen (Relay For Life of Sacramento County) and Anne Dolinski (Director, Centralized Community Fundraising) for a practical and inspiring look at how fundraising powers our mission. You’ll learn strategies to engage your ELT, team captains, and participants—covering goal setting, simple fundraising ideas, and ways to keep things fun. Walk away ready to lead […]
Join Nationwide Relay Leadership Team Lead Becky VanLoon and special guests for an energizing virtual training session to kick off the 2026 Relay For Life season! We’ll share everything you need to launch the year strong — including tools to bring your community together in powerful, personal ways. Be among the first to preview the […]
