This user guide is to help you get the most out of your Relay for Life Fundraising efforts.
To carry out most of these steps, you'll have to be registered for an event and logged in. (If you see your name in the menu at the top-right of screen, you are logged in.)
Managing your account
How do I reset my password?
- Click Login at the top right of your screen
- Click the 'Forgot Password' Link
- Enter your email address and click Send Email to receive a reset link via email.
If you do not receive the email or you do not know which email address you used, please contact your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85 for help.
Managing your fundraising profile
How do I update my profile picture?
- Login to the site
- Visit your personal fundraising page
- Click the camera icon on the left of the header image (just next to where your profile picture appears)
- Click Upload File and select an image from your computer or phone
How do I write a message on my profile?
- Visit your personal fundraising page
- To edit the default message on your page ("I relay because..."), click on the yellow edit icon just above the words "I relay because..."
- To add a new update, click ADD AN UPDATE.
- Give your blog post a title, write some content and even upload an image.
- Don't forget to click SAVE CHANGES
How do I add photos to my profile?
- Visit your personal fundraising page
- Scroll down to the My Gallery section of your profile page.
- Click ADD IMAGE to upload photos from your phone or computer
How do I change my fundraising target?
- Visit the EDIT MY PAGE section of your dashboard
- Update your personal fundraising target and click UPDATE DETAILS
How do I change my fundraising page URL?
- Visit the EDIT MY PAGE section of your dashboard
- Update your Personal URL and click UPDATE DETAILS
Note: your page URL will start with https://www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/YourPersonalURL
Managing your team (for captains)
How do I update my team's profile picture or banner image?
- Go to the MY TEAM section of your dashboard
- Click on the small camera icon next to either your team image or the banner image
How do I change my team's fundraising target?
- Go to the EDIT TEAM PAGE section of your TEAM dashboard
- Update the Team Fundraising Target field and click UPDATE DETAILS to save your target.
How do I write a message on my team's page?
- Go to the EDIT TEAM PAGE section of your TEAM dashboard
- Under "Update Your Team Blog", select ADD AN UPDATE.
- Give your blog post a title, write some content and even upload an image.
- Don't forget to click SAVE CHANGES.
How do I add photos of our team to the team page?
- Go to the EDIT TEAM PAGE section of your TEAM dashboard
- Under "Your Team Gallery", select NEW IMAGE.
- Select your image and give it a title.
How do I allow others to join my team?
- Go to the EDIT TEAM PAGE section of your TEAM dashboard.
- Under the section "Allow anyone to join my team", select Yes.
- Click UPDATE DETAILS to save your changes.
How do I hide the "JOIN US" button on my team's page?
- Go to the EDIT TEAM PAGE section of your TEAM dashboard.
- Under the section "Allow anyone to join my team", select No.
- Click UPDATE DETAILS to save your changes.
How do I view a list of my team members?
- Go to the TEAM MEMBERS section of your TEAM dashboard
How do I invite people to join my team?
- Go to the GET SUPPORT section of your TEAM dashboard.
- Scroll down to the heading Send emails to friends and family
- Select the pre-written email titled "Please join my team"
- Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite to your team. Separate multiple emails by commas.
- Edit the subject and text to add in your personal touch.
- Click SEND EMAIL to send the email to your future team members.
How do I change my team captain?
Please call your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85 and we can help you do this.
Raising money
How do I send an email to people asking for money?
- Go to the GET SUPPORT section of your MY PAGE or your MY TEAM dashboard.
- Scroll down to the heading Send emails to friends and family
- Select the pre-written email titled "Please sponsor my Relay for Life"
- Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite to donate. Separate multiple emails by commas.
- Edit the subject and text to add in your personal touch.
- Click SEND EMAIL to send the email to your future supporters
How do I share my page on social media?
- Go to your personal or team fundraising page
- Click on the social network of your choice
- Write your own message explaining why Relay matters to you and asking people to sponsor you
We've featured the most popular social networks for sharing pages like this, but you can always copy the URL from the top of your browser and share anywhere you like.
How do I thank people who have sponsored me or my team?
- Visit the MY DONATIONS section of your dashboard.
- Scroll down to see a list of the donations you've received.
- Click on the SEND THANKS button to send a note via email or facebook.
I raised money from a group of people. How do I add this to my fundraising total?
You can transfer funds raised using your credit card through your dashboard following the steps below. If you would like to pay via direct deposit, please contact your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85.
- Visit the MY DONATIONS section of your dashboard.
- Click the ADD OFFLINE DONATION button.
- Enter the donation amount and uncheck the box which says "Nothing was recieved in return for this donation"
It is vitally important that you do not claim funds raised from a group as a donation made by yourself! This is illegal and against the terms and conditions of Relay for Life.
- Enter your name and email address details
- Enter your own credit card details to make the payment.
- Click DONATE to finalise the payment.
- The donation should show up on your page within the hour.
Someone made a donation directly to me. How do I get them a tax receipt?
You can make payments on behalf of other people by credit card through your dashboard following the steps below. If you would like to pay via direct deposit, please contact your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85.
- Visit the MY DONATIONS section of your dashboard.
- Click the ADD OFFLINE DONATION button.
- Enter the donation amount and check the box which says "Nothing was recieved in return for this donation"
If something was received in return for the money you raised (an item, entry to an event, a raffle ticket, etc.), you MUST check this box. A tax-deductible receipt cannot be issued fo funds raised in this way.
- Enter the name and email address details of the person who gave the donation.
- Enter your own credit card details to make the payment.
- Click DONATE to finalise the payment.
- The donation should show up on your page within the hour.
I transferred money to you via EFT. How do I get it to show up on my fundraising total?
- Please contact Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85 so that we can verify the funds have been received and update your fundraising total.
Troubleshooting
I purchased entry for someone and I can't see them on the site / my team page.
To respect everyone’s privacy, all members have to confirm they would like a fundraising page, prior to their page being published on the site.
If you purchased multiple event entries along with your own, each user who is fundraising, will receive an email asking them to finalise their own registration. They will still be able to attend the event, but they will not show up on the site until this is confirmed.
For some ticket types – such as young children – fundraising pages are disabled for child protection reasons and to comply with state fundraising laws.
A list of the entries you have paid for are visible on your dashboard when you are logged in.
My donations from the old site are no longer visible.
Unfortunately for the events which were moved from the old site to the new site, we were unable to transfer every individual donor’s details. We have endeavoured to ensure the fundraising progress of individuals, teams and events has remained accurate.
If you have any questions about past donations,please contact your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85.
My entry fees or t-shirt purchase are not showing up on my fundraising page
Some events are unable to include entry fees as contributions to the fundraising total.
We hope you are still able to pursue your fundraising with enthusiasm, perhaps kickstarting your progress with a personal donation.
Entry fees and merchandise contributions help cover the associated costs and are not considered tax-deductible donations.
My donation is not showing up. / I accidentally donated on the wrong page.
Please call your local Cancer Council office on 1300 65 65 85 and we will help re-assign the donation correctly.
I accidentally registered for the wrong team or event.
Please call your local Cancer Council office on 1300 65 65 85 and we will help adjust your profile for you.
I registered for the wrong event. Can I switch?
Please call your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85 and we will help you.
Can I combine my team with my friend's team as we don't have enough members?
Please call your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85 and we will help you.
How do I change my t-shirt size?
Please call your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85.
I can't log in any more. What now?
Unfortunately when we moved from our old site to our new one, not all information was able to be transferred across.
The simplest way to register on the new site is to purchase entry to your local Relay for Life event.
Or give us a call on 1300 65 65 85 and we'll help you out.
General questions
Can I register without an email address?
Children, Survivor/Carer Lap participants or Youth may be able to register for some events without an email address, but the person purchasing the tickets must provide an email address.
If you are having issues registering for an event, please call your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85.
Will my registration fee still form part of my fundraising?
This depends on how your local state or territory has configured the event. In some cases, the entry fees are kept separate from the fundraising totals as they assist cover the direct costs of running the event.
Can I register with two different teams using the same email address?
No. Each fundraising profile is linked to a single team in a single event.
However, a fundraiser can be in two teams in two different events.
How can I order a t-shirt if I didn't when I registered?
At this stage, t-shirts are only available online during registration. If you would like to order more, please call your local Cancer Council on 1300 65 65 85.
Do I have to be on a team?
This depends on the event. For many events, being part of a team is a core part of the experience, so it is required that you either create or join a team when you register.
Is my registration fee a tax-deductible donation?
No. Entry fees and merchandise are not tax-deductible.
Any optional donation added during registration is tax-deductible.