Relay For Life Vision, Mission, and Values
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life vision, mission, and values were developed to serve in conjunction with the greater American Cancer Society vision, mission, and core values.
Vision
Be the premier, volunteer-empowered grassroots fundraising movement driving progress to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Mission
Relay For Life empowers volunteers to bring communities together to raise funds, take action, and improve the lives of people with cancer and their families – while supporting survivors and honoring loved ones.
Values
- Volunteer-Empowered Leadership
We are volunteer-led at every level, equipping people to take action, lead with purpose, and drive real impact in their communities. - Community & Togetherness
We bring people together—locally, nationally, and globally—to create meaningful experiences rooted in connection, awareness, and shared commitment. - Celebrate & Remember
We celebrate survivors & caregivers and remember those we’ve lost – grounding our work in meaning and humanity. - Fight Back Through Fundraising
We raise funds to drive impact, improve quality of life, and advance solutions for all cancers. - Progress & Action
We focus on action that accelerates progress and delivers tangible outcomes for people affected by cancer and their families.