Frequently Asked Questions

Updated on 21 Feb 2023
General

Relay For Life (RFL) is a global movement founded in May 1985 by American Cancer Society in Tacoma, Washington. Since then, it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising about US$5 billion to fight cancer. Close to 4 million participants take part in RFL across the globe annually, making it one of the world’s largest fundraisers.

Singapore is the 25th member country to organise RFL through the adoption of the movement by Singapore Cancer Society, and sponsorship of TalkMed. Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) aims to rally the local community to celebrate the lives of those who battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has taken many lives. It is also a platform for cancer survivors, caregivers, and volunteers to be recognised, supported and connected via a strong support system.

With a target outreach of 6,000 participants, this community event also seeks to raise $1,300,000 to fund various SCS programmes and services which aims to reduce cancer incidence, increase survivor rates, improve quality of life, and rally greater community action.

To accomplish the objectives of Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back, RFL has three special segments during the event to express the importance of cancer journey.
RFL celebrates life and, most importantly, a cancer survivors' victory over the disease. The event also recognises and celebrate Guardians who give their time, love, and support to friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers facing cancer.
Candles are lit inside personalised bags as glowing tributes to those who have been affected by cancer. To remember people, we have lost to cancer, honour people who have fought cancer in the past, and support those who continue fighting.
This emotionally powerful event inspires Relay For Life participants to take action. It symbolises the emotional commitment each of us can make in the fight against cancer. The action taken represents what we are willing to do for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our community to fight cancer all year-round and commit to saving lives.
100KM Challenge

The 100KM Challenge is a non-competitive, overnight walk/run around the relay track at 100PLUS Promenade from 20th to 21st April 2024. Join us as we journey through the three phases of Relay For Life where we CELEBRATE our cancer warriors, REMEMBER our loved ones lost and FIGHT BACK against the disease together as one community.

Challengers who complete the 100KM individually or with their teammates will be entitled to a 100KM Finisher T-shirt. Qualify* by 31st March 2024, 2359hrs to receive your category entitlements (Event T-shirt & E-Cert).

*100KM Challenge participants are required to raise $60 per person and more to be qualified.

My Fight Back Challenge (Non-100KM Challenge)

My Fight Back Challenge is an Open Category Challenge that allows participants to participate in Relay For Life on their time!

To show your support and fundraise for the cancer community, you can set up your own challenge! All you need to do is pledge to complete an activity of your choice to symbolise your fight against cancer. Activities can include yoga, cycling or even rock-climbing.

My Fight Back Challenge participants are also invited to join us on 20th April! Join us and enjoy the event festivities as we CELEBRATE our cancer warriors, REMEMBER our loved ones lost and FIGHT BACK against the disease together as one community.

My Fight Back Challenge participants are required to raise $50 per person and more to be qualified and receive their entitlements (Event Tee, Goodie bag (subjected to availability) & e-certificate).
Registration
4th January 2024 to 31st March 2024 2359hrs.

You can register for the event here with no registration fee. Please note that while registration is free, a minimum fundraising/donation amount is required to receive entitlements and participate in the 100KM challenge.

RFL is about rallying the community to come together to support and fundraise for the cancer cause.
100KM Challenge

Participants must be a minimum of 13 years old and older, as of 20th April 2024. All participants aged 18 years old and below should be accompanied by parents or guardians and parental/guardian consent should be obtained.

My Fight Back Challenge (Non-100KM Challenge)
All participants aged 18 years old and below should be accompanied by parents or guardians, and parental/guardian consent should be obtained.
Yes, you can register for another account using another email address. However, you will need to fundraise or donate the minimum amount for both accounts to be qualified.
We do not encourage our participants to register and participate for multiple teams, as this may divert your resources when you rally your family and friends to fundraise and support you.
Yes. You are required to register for a new account.

You can register for the event by clicking on the 'Register' button and select to join as 'An Individual'. There is no registration fee. You will be required to fundraise or donate the minimum amount to receive the entitlement and to participate in the 100KM challenge.

Please note that one email address can only be used to register for one account (participant). Each participant will need to have their own account to participate in the event.
We believe that no one fights cancer alone thus, we encourage participants to join this meaningful event together with their families, friends, colleagues.
You will receive a confirmation email to your registered email address upon successful registration. If it does not appear in your Inbox, do check your Junk/Spam folder.
This could be due to the following reason(s):
  • There could be an error in the email address used for registration, so the registration email confirmation was unable to be sent to the correct email address.
  • The email has been blocked by your mail server and/or is treated as a Junk/Spam email.
Should you require further assistance, please email rfl@singaporecancersociety.org.sg. Kindly include your registered name and mobile number, and we will get back to you within 1 to 3 working days.
Please note that one email address can only be used once to register for the event. To register another participant, you will have to use another email address.
Yes. You can login to your profile to edit your t-shirt size or mailing address before 31st March 2024. We will not allow any more changes after the deadline. For further assistance, email rfl@singaporecancersociety.org.sg.
You are required to select your preferred category at the point of registration. You will not be able to change via your profile after registration. For further assistance, email rfl@singaporecancersociety.org.sg.

You can only participate in the My Fight Back Challenge category.

As the 100KM Challenge will only be held physically in Singapore, all participants taking part in the 100KM Challenge will need to be present in Singapore during the event period.
Please email rfl@singaporecancersociety.org.sg. Include your registered name and mobile number, and we will get back to you within 1 to 3 working days.
Team Registration

To register for a New Team, please register here and select the 'Team Leader of a New Team' option. A team code will then be issued to the Team Leader’s profile. Remember to share the team code to the rest of your team members for their registration.

Please note that one email address can only be used to register for one account (participant). Each participant will need to have their own account to participate in the event.

For Team Leaders, login to your profile, scroll to the bottom and under 'Invite your Family and Friends to join your team', click 'COPY LINK' or share the invitation URL through various channels.

To join an Existing Team, please register here and select the 'New Member of Existing Team' option. Remember to use the team code provided by your Team Leader. Alternatively, you request the unique join team link from your Team Leader.

There is no maximum number of members limit for team registration.

To join an Existing Sub-Team, please register here and select the 'New Member of Existing Team' option. Enter the exact same sub-team name as your teammates to join successfully.

Please check with your Team Leader / Members for the sub-team name that you can join.

100KM Team Challengers will receive one baton to track the distance conquered. Throughout the challenge, at least one team member must be on the relay track with the baton. There is no restriction on the number of members in a main team.

Bigger teams can opt to create sub-teams. Each sub-team will be assigned a designated baton and must collectively complete 100KM, with a minimum of 3 qualified members. After 31st March, sub-teams who do not meet the requirement will participate with the main team.
For corporate registrations, please email us at rfl@singaporecancersociety.org.sg and our friendly team will assist you further.
The fundraising amount are considered donations. As such, there are no discounts. However, we do encourage all participants to spread awareness and fundraise amongst your family, friends, and followers.

Yes, all team members can select different categories to participate in RFL 2024. They do not have to participate in the same category as the Team Leader although we highly encourage all team members to participate in the same category (i.e., 100KM Challenge).

However, if a team member participates in My Fight Back Challenge, they will not receive the 100KM Finisher Tee.

Each team's minimum fundraising target is totalled up by the number of team members registered. Depending on category selected per team member, the minimum fundraising target will be multiplied.

Please refer to the table(s) below for an example:

Example 1.
Team Name Total no. of Team Members Selected Category Total Minimum Fundraising Target for Team A
Team A 15 100KM Challenge
15 Participants
$900
(15 pax x $60)
Example 2.
Team Name Total no. of Team Members Selected Category Total Minimum Fundraising Target for Team B
Team B 10

100KM Challenge
8 Participants

My Fight Back Challenge
2 Participants
$580
(8 pax x $60 and 2 pax x $50)
As a team, all members will need to achieve the total team target amount of donations to be raised. If the total team target is not reached, only individual team members who have achieved their minimum fundraising target will receive their entitlement and be allowed to participate in the 100KM Challenge.
100KM Challange
The 100KM Challenge will be held from 20th April 2024 to 21st April 2024 at 100PLUS Promenade @ Singapore Sports Hub.
Individual Challengers Team Challengers
Individual Challengers will receive a tracker to track the distance conquered. The individual is required to be on the relay track throughout the challenge. Main Team
100KM Team Challengers will receive one baton to track the distance conquered. Throughout the challenge, at least one team member must be on the relay track with the baton. There is no restriction on the number of members in a main team.
Sub-Team

Bigger teams can opt to create sub-teams. Sub-teams will be required to complete 100KM each, with a minimum of 3 qualified members.

After 31st March, sub-teams who do not meet the requirement will participate with the main team.
  • Only qualified participants (fundraised $60 and more per person) will receive the 100KM Finisher tee after the event.
  • Report to the 100KM Challenge booth at least 30 minutes before the event flag-off to collect your baton (for the team) or tracker (for individual).
  • At the end of the event (21st April 2024, 8:00AM), each team challenger or individual challenger that is present on the track with the baton/track or completed the 100KM Challenge will be honoured as our Relay Champion.
  • Each Relay Champion will receive an exclusive 100KM Finisher tee at the 100KM booth after the event.
  • *100KM Challenge will start after the Survivor Lap and there will be a mandatory hiatus for the Remember Ceremony (in the late evening). The 100KM Challenge will end before the closing ceremony. The total challenge period is about 12.5 hours.
No. If participants wish to receive the 100KM Finisher T-shirt, they will need to register & qualify for 100KM Challenge Category before 31st March and be present at event day.
Not necessary. A representative can collect the entitlements at the end of the 100 km relay race on behalf of the whole team. Not all team members have to be present.
Yes. A wristband will be issued to all registered participants.
We believe that no one fights cancer alone. Thus, we encourage participants to rally their families, friends, colleagues to join and support this meaningful event.
No. For safety purposes, only running and walking is allowed on the lanes.
For safety purposes, strollers are not allowed at the event venue.
In the event of inclement weather, SCS reserves the right to delay the commencement of the event. Should the inclement weather persist after delay, SCS reserves the right to cancel the event without any refund.
There is no bag deposit available at the venue. We strongly advise that you do not leave any valuables in your bags. The organiser will not be held liable for any loss or damage to your personal items.
No. Alcohol is not allowed at the event venue. Participants found with alcohol will be requested to discard it before entry. Participants found intoxicated might be asked to leave the premises immediately.
My Fight Back Challenge (Non-100KM Challenge)
The My Fight Back Challenge event period starts from 20th April to 30th April 2024.
You can start submitting from 20th April 2024 onwards, until the end of event on 30th April 2024, 2359hrs.

Do you love Sports, Arts, or even cooking? Engage in an activity that you are passionate about to promote good health, body and/or mind. Make it a fundraising campaign to raise funds for people impacted by cancer. There is no minimum distance to fulfil under this category.

Participants are encouraged to use their creativity to create a challenge to show their support for the cancer community in the fight against cancer.

Submit images to show that you have completed your challenge (no minimum distance needed) and showcase your way of fighting back cancer in a healthy way. It can be Yoga, Dancing, Cooking... and the list goes on!
There is no limit to the number of submissions that you can make. Please plan your activities in advance so that you optimise your physical activities within the event period.
Yes, you can make multiple submissions within one day. For example, you can submit once per day over the 9 days, or you can also submit 3 times in one day. It is entirely up to you when you wish to conduct and record your activities as long as they are done within the event period.

Yes. Log in to your account to delete the submissions.

Please email us at rfl@singaporecancersociety.org.sg if you are unable to do so.
The e-Certificates will be made available for download 2 to 3 weeks after the event for qualified participants. Please login to your account to download the e-Certificates during the period.
Relay Pack Collection
The Relay Pack Collection is a two-day event taking place on 13 to 14 April 2024. Each pack includes the event t-shirt, a run bag, and other sponsored items.
The venue will be shared at a later date.
No. Changing of T-shirt sizes is strictly not allowed during the two-day event collection period. Please select your T-shirt size correctly during the registration process or update on your profile page by 31st March 2024.
The confirmation email will be sent 1 - 2 weeks before the collection period.
Fundraising & Donations

You can share your public profile page (by clicking the social media icons) with your family and friends and ask them to support you. All donations support the Singapore Cancer Society.

The total amount of funds you’ve raised and the people who donated via your page will be shown in your profile page.

Remember to thank those who’ve supported you! You can find the link in your public profile page after successful login:

When you donate to a team on their team profile page, your donation will be shared evenly amongst all the existing team members. For example, if you give $500 to a team with five members, each member will receive $100 from your donation.

When you donate to a team member's profile page, your donation will only go to that specific member. Donations made to a team member's profile page will not be distributed amongst other team members.

Whether you choose to donate to a team or team member, your total donation will be reflected in the overall amount raised by the team.

Yes. All donations made to Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) are eligible for tax deductions of 2.5 times or 250 percent of the qualifying donation amount next tax season. SCS is an approved Institute of Public Character (IPC).

A valid FULL NRIC No./FIN/UEN is required for auto-inclusion for tax deduction purposes. Your donation details will be provided directly to Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) and the donation deductions will be included automatically in your individual tax assessment. There is no need to declare the donation amount in your income tax return. IRAS will no longer accept claims for tax deduction based on tax-deductible receipts.
All e-Tax Deductible Receipts will be issued 1-2 weeks by Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) after a successful donation. We will help to submit your tax deduction to IRAS as long as you provide a valid FULL NRIC No./FIN/UEN when making the donation.
GST is not chargeable on donations.
The available payment options are via Credit Card or Debit Card only. This is done via Red Dot Payment, a secure payment platform.
Transfer of Participation & Refund of Donations
All participant slots are strictly non-transferable.
No. Registration is non-transferable, and donations are non-refundable.
All donations are strictly non-refundable.
No. All donations are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable.
All donations raised will be channelled towards funding SCS programmes and services to help the cancer community, our beneficiaries, and their families. Donations are non-refundable.

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