Table of Contents
What is the luminaria ceremony at Relay for Life?
Luminarias honor every life touched by cancer. You can dedicate them to a loved one lost, someone currently battling, or anyone who’s overcome it. When you attend a Relay event, you’ll see the Luminarias decorated with names and sometimes messages to the people they’re dedicated to.
What is a luminaria ceremony?
The Luminaria Ceremony is a ceremony of remembrance and hope. It symbolizes a time to grieve for those we have lost, to reflect on our own cancer experience or that of those closest to us, and to find hope that tomorrow holds the promise of a cancer-free world.
How does Relay for Life raise money?
The top 5 ways to raise money for this relay includes:
- Firstly, get sponsors for the walk.
- Secondly, sell items at concession stands during the race.
- Thirdly, find things you sell before the race.
- Fourthly, services you can provide.
- Finally, activities you can sponsor before and after the day of the event..
What do you wear to Luminaria?
Luminaria is an outdoor winter experience. To maximize your enjoyment, please dress for winter conditions. You’ll be glad you wore your warm coat, mitts, hat and boots! And don’t forget your mask – they are required in indoor spaces like washrooms.
What percentage of donations go to Relay For Life?
According to our most recent financial data, 73 cents of every dollar goes directly to research, prevention, detection, education, and patient support. The rest – about 27 cents – fuels supporting services for our lifesaving work to manage and fund those programs.
What happens during A luminaria relay?
After dark, Relay participants share an emotional moment when each Luminaria is lit in remembrance of a life touched by cancer. Together, we take a moment of silence to remember the loved ones they’re dedicated to. When you make a donation for a Luminaria it helps fund the American Cancer Society’s mission to help save lives.
What are Luminarias and how can I dedicate them?
You can dedicate them to a loved one lost, someone currently battling, or anyone who’s overcome it. When you attend a Relay event, you’ll see the Luminarias decorated with names and sometimes messages to the people they’re dedicated to.
Why should I donate to luminaria?
When you make a donation for a Luminaria it helps fund the American Cancer Society’s mission to help save lives. My Luminaria donation credits fundraising efforts. Whose Relay fundraising efforts will your donation support?