Our goal
The Relay For Life movement is the world's largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. Communities and individuals across the globe unite in the fight against cancer as they form teams and raise critical funds. Cancer is an illness that knows no boundaries and affects so many of us on a personal level.
Airswift is passionate about this cause and our goal is to promote cancer research and education and raise funds for various cancer societies around the world. Each year, our offices divide into regional teams, and each location hosts a variety of events to raise awareness and funds for local cancer societies and organisations.
We hope to make a positive impact on people's lives. You can join the movement by following our progress each year.
Airswift Relay For Life history
- Hosted the first ever global virtual Relay For Life event in 2016
- Since then, we have raised over $480,000
- Supporting more than 30 various cancer societies and organizations
What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life (RFL) is a global movement founded in May 1985 after Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours raising money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising $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.
Why do we Relay?
Cancer causes about 1 in every 6 deaths worldwide, more than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. It is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, following cardiovascular diseases. By 2035, the global burden is expected to reach 24 million new cancer cases and 14.6 million cancer deaths solely due to the growth and aging of the population.
However, 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be avoided through prevention, early detection and innovative treatments. 50% of the most common cancers can be prevented without medical intervention through exercise, proper eating and sleeping habits, vaccination and sun protection.
In addition to promoting wellness, working together and making a global impact on cancer research and education, through Relay For Life we celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and allows us to fight back against cancer.
Airswift Relay For Life supports...
American Cancer Society
Supporting Hope Lodge Houston
The Christie
The Saddleworth 3 Peaks Challenge
PNG Cancer Foundation
inktober Womens Health Awareness
Target Ovarian Cancer
Guisborough Three Peaks Challenge for Target Ovarian Cancer
MAKNA (Majlis Kanser Nasional)
Airswift Malaysia RFL 2023 – Fight Against Cancer (MAKNA)
Canadian Cancer Society
To raise funds through a variety of events and activities
Friends of Cancer Patients UAE
Staff donate to the Ramadan Food Bank Fridges.
NHS Grampian Charity
Airswift for Burnside House, Dermatology Aberdeen
