Croeso i Ras Gyfnewid Am Oes Pont-y-pŵl a diolch am ymweld â'n gwefan.
Welcome to Pontypool Relay for Life and thank you for visiting our website.
Relay for Life is a team fundraising event for Cancer Research UK that brings communities together to beat cancer. It's a global movement, with over 5,000 relays across 25 countries - only two of which are in Wales, including Pontypool.
Participants enter a team and throughout the year raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research. It all leads up to the main event: a 24 hour relay where teams camp out, take turns to walk around the track, and enjoy live entertainment from local groups and SW20 Radio. It's a powerful, inspiring day where the community unites to help beat cancer - an experience you'll never forget.
The event takes place every year in the stunning Pontypool Park. Since our first Relay in 2016 - with a target of £20,000 - we've raised over £534,000 for Cancer Research UK, funding vital research here in Wales.
From smashing our first year goal with £61,000 to hitting nearly £100,000 in 2019, our incredible teams have shown unstoppable spirit. After a break during the pandemic, we came back strong - raising over £232,000 in the last three years alone.
We're proud to be one of only two Relays in Wales and officially the best first ever Relay in the UK. Join us in making a difference - together, we're beating cancer!
Preparations for 2025 are well underway!
You can take part by entering a team to fundraise, or if you are a cancer patient or survivor you can come along on the day as our guest.
Teams are signing up every week, raising awareness and vital funds - whether through social media or weekend fundraising events.
Our main event will take place in Pontypool Park, on July 5th - 6th. The Relay kicks off at 11am on the Saturday and continues for 24 hours, pausing only for our powerful Candle of Hope ceremony.
Take a look at the videos below to see the spirit of past Relays. To get involved or ask a question, head to our Contact page or message us on social media.
We cannot wait to see you at Pontypool Relay for Life 2025!
