UPEI Relay for Life to be held on March 14
The UPEI Relay for Life is a student-led initiative dedicated to supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, and committee members are asking for campus and community support.
Through fundraising and community engagement, the Canadian Cancer Society strives to support those affected by cancer and fund groundbreaking research. Last year, the UPEI student team raised over $16,000. This year, they have set their sights even higher with a goal of $20,000 and are asking for donations and participation in the event.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Time: 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
- Location: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre indoor walking track
- What: A day of fun activities, entertainment, food, and beverages. Most importantly, it is a time to celebrate cancer survivors and honour those who lost their lives to cancer.
Registration and Impact:
- General registration: $20 (100 per cent of proceeds are donated directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.)
- Survivors: We invite all survivors to register and participate free of charge as our honoured guests.
Cancer survivors will lead the way and cut the ceremonial banner to officially start the walk. After the opening lap, participants are encouraged to walk between activities and entertainment as much as they would like.
Registrants can participate in two ways:
Join a team: Join an existing group and make some new friends.
Create your own: Rally your family, friends, or coworkers to start a new team. While teams are typically around 10 people, there is no limit, and all groups are welcome.
“To make this event a success and reach our $20,000 goal, we are reaching out to our community for support,” said Rowan Drake, UPEI Relay for Life co-chair. “We are asking local businesses to contribute in any way possible and for community members to register for our event. Any and all contributions would be greatly appreciated.”
For more information, to donate, or to register as an individual or team, email upeirelayforlife@outlook.com, or visit UPEI Relay for Life.
