RFL Press Release: Relay Season Kickoff This Saturday, February 7, 10 AM

 

Wild for a Cure

Some journeys feel like stepping into the unknown.

The path twists. The terrain gets rough. The nights feel long.

For anyone touched by cancer, the journey can feel like pushing through a dense jungle with only hope as a compass.

That’s why our 2026 Relay For Life of Second Life theme is “Wild for a Cure.”
Because this fight takes courage. Because it takes heart. Because it takes a community brave enough to venture forward together. 

On Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10am SLT at the American Cancer Society Island (ACS2 & ACS3), we invite you to join us for our Kickoff Celebration, where we officially begin another season of fundraising, remembrance, survival, and determination in support of the American Cancer Society.

This is where our expedition begins.

A Wild Celebration of Life, Strength, and Hope

Our kickoff will burst to life, featuring dynamic dance performances by the Playdolls and the Dreamstars, bringing rhythm, color, and electric energy to the heart of our celebration. A poem written and performed by Sugar (Vibrat0) will inspire us to press on. And we’ll hear an incredible story of survival from Nicole Malady & Hellraiser. 

The kickoff celebration is more than entertainment. It’s a reminder that even in the midst of hardship, there is movement. There is joy. There is life worth celebrating.

Why We Gather

We gather for the survivors who kept going when the trail seemed impossible.

We gather for the caregivers who carried hope when others felt too tired to stand.

We gather to honor those we’ve lost, whose stories continue to guide our way.

And we gather for a future where fewer families have to walk this path.

Every step we take through Relay For Life of Second Life helps the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking research, provide patient support, improve prevention, and offer guidance to people facing cancer at every stage of their journey.

This kickoff is where our collective mission takes shape.

Where teams form.

Where goals are set.

Where hearts align around a single purpose: a world without cancer.

What Awaits You at the Kickoff

• Powerful stories of survival, remembrance, and resilience

• A preview of our 2026 Relay season and what resources are available to volunteers

• Opportunities to join a team or start your own

• Community moments to honor loved ones and celebrate life

• Music, performances, and an atmosphere charged with wild, unstoppable hope

Join the Adventure. Join the Fight.

You don’t need to be fearless.

You just need to be willing to take the next step.

Whether you’re a longtime Relay supporter or new to the cause, this kickoff is your invitation to step into the wild with us. To run toward hope. To stand with fighters. To help carve a trail toward cures.

Bring your heart.

Bring your memories.

Bring your courage.

Let’s go Wild for a Cure, together.