RFL Ceremony Best Practices
Included are best practices for the Opening Ceremony, Luminaria Ceremony, and Closing Ceremony as well as additional options for the Spirit of Relay ceremony and caregiver recognition. Also included are
Included are best practices for the Opening Ceremony, Luminaria Ceremony, and Closing Ceremony as well as additional options for the Spirit of Relay ceremony and caregiver recognition. Also included are
After hosting your event, it’s important to look back at the participants’ feedback and your committee’s opinions of how the event went. The positive or negative experience a participant has
The logistics lead is primarily responsible for providing a safe, comfortable, and seamless experience for all Relay For Life participants. Individuals in this role are organized and pay strong attention
Power Hours are a way to focus your Day of Event fundraising towards specific patient programs and services that the American Cancer Society provides. For each hour, you can encourage
Some events choose to light their Luminaria at dusk to set the mood for the actual ceremony. If you are using this option, consider lighting Luminaria in the shape of
The Luminaria Ceremony is a ceremony of remembrance and hope. It is a way to honor cancer survivors or those who have lost the battle to cancer with luminaria bags
A checklist to help you prepare for what your event needs to have onsite, from signage and banners, to logistical equipment.
Sample Ceremony Scripts for your Day Of Event. Please utilize the recently-updated RFL Ceremony Best Practices along with this document. Note: This resource was migrated from Relay Connect as-is and has
Draft scripting that can be customized for an event’s luminaria ceremony. Note: This resource was migrated from Relay Connect as-is and has not been updated with new brand language. It’s provided
Utilize this script from the Relay For Life of Wayne County as plan for your Luminaria Ceremony. Note: This resource was migrated from Relay Connect as-is and has not been updated
The Bell Ceremony, used by the Relay For Life of Casey County, was traditionally used at their Closing Ceremony but they recently moved it to right after the Luminaria Ceremony.
A customizable (in PowerPoint) digital luminaria bag.
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