Independence Day Double Mile for Early Detection 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Past event
Seymour, Connecticut
1 race
Event summary
Join the Independence Day Double Mile for Early Detection on July 3, 2024, in Seymour, Naugatuck Valley! This exciting virtual event invites participants to walk, jog, or run a total of 2 miles, all in support of raising awareness and funding for early detection testing and protocols for pancreatic cancer.
From July 4 to July 7, you can take part from the comfort of your home or anywhere you choose, making it a flexible way to celebrate the holiday while contributing to a great cause. With a low 5-year survival rate of only 13% for pancreatic cancer, your participation can help change the narrative by funding vital research initiatives. Sign up for just $35 to receive a commemorative event shirt, and if you raise over $150, you can earn exclusive rewards! Gather your friends and family, set up a team, and make a meaningful impact this Independence Day by joining the Project Purple community. Don't miss out on being part of this uplifting event!
From July 4 to July 7, you can take part from the comfort of your home or anywhere you choose, making it a flexible way to celebrate the holiday while contributing to a great cause. With a low 5-year survival rate of only 13% for pancreatic cancer, your participation can help change the narrative by funding vital research initiatives. Sign up for just $35 to receive a commemorative event shirt, and if you raise over $150, you can earn exclusive rewards! Gather your friends and family, set up a team, and make a meaningful impact this Independence Day by joining the Project Purple community. Don't miss out on being part of this uplifting event!
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Independence Day Double Mile for Detection!Join the worldwide Project Purple community, as we walk, jog, or run 2 miles to raise awareness and provide critical funding for the advancement of early detection testing and protocols.
You can join this event from anywhere: from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam... even your treadmill! This is a 100% virtual event that will take place over the 4th of July weekend (July 4-7). You can do it all at once or choose to break it up over multiple days.
Distance: 2 MilesDate: July 4-7thTime: When you wantLocation: From your home or anywhere you canReason: Early Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer!
The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is only 13%, largely because it goes undetected for so long. We find that unacceptable so we are raising funds for research towards early detection methods and curative treatment.All funds raised from this event will fund early detection research initiatives such as the Precede Consortium at NYU Langone and the early detection programs at Hartford Healthcare and the University of Nebraska Medical Center - as well as our recently announced Duke Research Grants!You can stay in the loop with other members of our Project Purple family who are also participating by joining and posting in this Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/doublefordetection/
T-Shirt Info:Register for $35 and receive the 2024 Independence Day Double for Detection shirt.Due to shipping constraints, if you are signing up after June 6th, you will receive your shirt after the event is over.* Shirts are only available for shipping within the continental U.S.* = We cannot guarantee you receive your shirt on time in all cases due to the potential for shipping constraints and errors.
Fundraising Rewards
In addition to the shirts, we also have some awesome rewards and prizes to give out as a thank-you to those who fundraise. Any individual who raises over $150 will be given a limited edition Independence Day Double trucker hat. The top fundraising team will receive the coveted "Top Fundraiser" Hoodies (limit 10 hoodies per team).
This will be Project Purple's first of a 3-part virtual series for 2024.We encourage you to set up a team and invite your friends and family to join you in making a difference. Participation can happen from anywhere. Share your fundraising pages and make an even larger impact.
You can join this event from anywhere: from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam... even your treadmill! This is a 100% virtual event that will take place over the 4th of July weekend (July 4-7). You can do it all at once or choose to break it up over multiple days.
Distance: 2 MilesDate: July 4-7thTime: When you wantLocation: From your home or anywhere you canReason: Early Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer!
The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is only 13%, largely because it goes undetected for so long. We find that unacceptable so we are raising funds for research towards early detection methods and curative treatment.All funds raised from this event will fund early detection research initiatives such as the Precede Consortium at NYU Langone and the early detection programs at Hartford Healthcare and the University of Nebraska Medical Center - as well as our recently announced Duke Research Grants!You can stay in the loop with other members of our Project Purple family who are also participating by joining and posting in this Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/doublefordetection/
T-Shirt Info:Register for $35 and receive the 2024 Independence Day Double for Detection shirt.Due to shipping constraints, if you are signing up after June 6th, you will receive your shirt after the event is over.* Shirts are only available for shipping within the continental U.S.* = We cannot guarantee you receive your shirt on time in all cases due to the potential for shipping constraints and errors.
Fundraising Rewards
In addition to the shirts, we also have some awesome rewards and prizes to give out as a thank-you to those who fundraise. Any individual who raises over $150 will be given a limited edition Independence Day Double trucker hat. The top fundraising team will receive the coveted "Top Fundraiser" Hoodies (limit 10 hoodies per team).
This will be Project Purple's first of a 3-part virtual series for 2024.We encourage you to set up a team and invite your friends and family to join you in making a difference. Participation can happen from anywhere. Share your fundraising pages and make an even larger impact.
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Seymour, Connecticut
Independence Day Double Mile for Early Detection 2024
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