Trophées de l'Espoir award ceremony on 29 April 2025;
Credit: © Claude Piscitelli
The 20th edition of Luxembourg's Relais pour la Vie (Relay for Life), organised by Fondation Cancer, raised a record €1,180,938 to support cancer patients, prevention efforts and scientific research.
Held from Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 March 2025, the event brought together 15,016 participants – the highest number recorded to date – with 537 teams taking part across both on-site (323 teams) and connected (214 teams) formats. Participants took turns over a 24-hour period to demonstrate solidarity with patients and their families.
“Crossing the €1 million mark together for this 20th edition is a significant and deeply moving moment. This figure represents more than just an amount: it embodies hope, generosity and the commitment of thousands of people. Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend an unforgettable show of solidarity,” commented Margot Heirendt, Director of Fondation Cancer.
On Tuesday 29 April 2025, the organisers awarded the 2025 Trophées de l’Espoir (Trophies of Hope), recognising nine teams with the highest fundraising totals in their respective categories:
- Maison Relais Mondercange (Associations & Clubs category): €7,195
- Lycée Guillaume Kroll (Schools category): €36,594
- European Investment Fund (Institutions category): €20,180
- Hôpitaux Robert Schuman (Health Professions category): €10,852
- Team Sandy (Supporters category): €59,000
- Team Candy Constructions Center (Small Businesses category): €16,000
- CK Sport & Fitness and A&O Shearman – Always Together (Medium-sized Businesses category – joint winners): €3,000 each
- La Provençale (Large Businesses category): €29,050
Fondation Cancer emphasised that the funds raised will help continue its mission to save lives, prevent cancer and support those affected by the disease.
Preparations are already underway for Relais pour la Vie 2026. Further updates are available at www.relaispourlavie.lu.
