5th Annual Florida Brain Cancer 5K on March 30th
The family-friendly run-walk supports Florida-based brain cancer research
WHO: The 5K organized by Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (abc2.org) will bring together more than 1,000 runners, walkers and volunteers to raise awareness and funding for brain tumor research in the state of Florida. This event pays tribute to those who have lost their battle with brain tumors while celebrating and empowering local survivors.
WHEN: Sunday, March 30th beginning at 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: John Prince Park in Lake Worth, Florida. Details and online registration are available at www.fbc5k.org
WHAT: The 5th Annual Florida Brain Cancer 5k will be a fun-filled day aimed at surpassing last year’s $150,000 dollars raised. The family-friendly morning includes:
– Survivors Tribute at 7:00 a.m.: The courage and determination of survivors will be celebrated.
– Awards Ceremony at 9:00 a.m.: Featuring Honorary Race Chair Anne Gannon
– Kids Fun Run: The Family Fun Run, meant for kids under 12 years old, will be a short fun run held right off the main event area.
– Wall of Hope: The Wall of Hope, a wall of photos of survivors as well as those who lost their battle, will be raised in the Survivors Tent on Event Day
WHY: Every year more than 210,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor. A leading cause of cancer deaths in children and young adults, brain tumors cannot be prevented because their causes are unknown. The need for research funding to support discovery of new treatment therapies has never been greater.
IMPACT: Event proceeds have helped Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure partner with the Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research (FCBTR), to award over $575,000 in research grants to Florida based researchers including Dr. Derek Duckett of Scripps Florida. This year’s event will support the University of Florida’s newly established Brain Tumor Immunotherapy Program, led by Dr. Duane Mitchell.
SPONSORS: Rendina Family Foundation, The Case Foundation, Genentech, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Delray Medical Center, South Florida Radiation Oncology, Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin, Palm Beach Broadcasting – Sunny 107.9, WIRK 103.1, X 102.3, WRMF 97.9