Participating in Relay for Life has become a special tradition at SMH. Since 2018, SMH Relay for Life has raised over $315,000 in support of the Canadian Cancer Society! 

Event Details

  • date:  Thursday, May 28th, 2026
  • time:  10:15 AM – 2:55 PM
  • location:  SMH football field

Our Goals

  • Fundraising Target: We have set a goal of raising $55,000 to help support research and essential programming for the Canadian Cancer Society.
  • Community Unity: Relay for Life brings our school community together for an unforgettable day where students and staff will create lasting memories!

Activities as participants walk around the field, they’ll enjoy amazing activities, including:

  • team challenges
  • inflatable sports (basketball, baseball, soccer, darts, ring toss, axe throwing)
  • jumbo games
  • raffle table (with amazing prizes!)
  • BBQ Lunch
  • DJ 
  • photo booth
  • face painting and henna
  • snack tent

Honouring Survivors

  • We’ll begin the event with a lap dedicated to cancer survivors in our SMH community. Their strength and resilience inspires us all. The day will conclude with a powerful luminary ceremony, where we celebrate our survivors, remember those we have lost, and hope for a cure.

How to Register

Relay for Life – 2026 – St. Mary’s – Info, Links, Deadlines

Donate and Get Involved

  • prize donations: If you would like to donate a prize for our raffle table, please contact shawna.kropf@wcdsb.ca  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
  • support our cause: Visit our school website and select the Relay for Life banner or use the link below if you would like to donate and help us reach our goal http://relayforlife.ca/stmaryskitchener.

Eagles, let’s help make cancer history!