How It All Began?

In 1985, Dr Gordy Klatt, an intestinal surgeon, organized the first “Relay for Life” in Tacoma (Washington, USA). During 24 hours, he ran around a track to collect money for the American Cancer Society.

25 years later, Relays For Life take place in more than 20 countries outside the USA (France, Holland, Ireland, Luxemburg, South Africa, New Zealand to name a few). Through Relay For Life  Millions of volunteers around the world participate in the fight against cancer. 

In 2011, Relay For Life will take place in Belgium for the first time.