Megan's Mission 5k Run
- Date Sat 14th September 2024 - Tue 1st October 2024
- Location Coal City, Illinois
- Price $35.00 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Megan's Mission 5k Run on September 14th, 2024 in Coal City, Grundy. This event is in memory of Megan Bugg, a courageous advocate for childhood cancer research who raised nearly $1 million during her brave battle. The Megan's Mission Foundation, founded in Megan's honor, has raised over $2.3 million to fund childhood cancer research. All proceeds from the 5k run will support the foundation's efforts to end childhood cancer. Participants will receive a t-shirt with registration, so sign up by August 30th to secure yours. Let's come together to make a difference and honor Megan's legacy by supporting this important cause. Visit [https://www.megansmission.org/] for more information and to register. Let's run for a cause and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
Megan Bugg passed away on March 9, 2022 after a courageous and inspirational seven year battle with childhood cancer. During her fight, Megan became a passionate national advocate for childhood cancer advocacy and research. Her advocacy efforts led to her speaking in Washington, D.C. and raising nearly $1 million to fund promising childhood cancer research. The Megan's Mission Foundation [https://www.megansmission.org/] was founded in Megan's memory to continue pursuing her dream of ending childhood cancer through advocacy and research. To date, the Megan's Mission Foundation [https://www.megansmission.org/] has raised over $2.3 million to fund the most promising childhood cancer research in the country taking place in the _"Megan Bugg Global Rhabdomyosarcoma Research Laboratory"_ at the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute [https://cc-tdi.org/]. All funds from this event will support the Megan's Mission Foundation [https://www.megansmission.org/] and our commitment to realizing Megan's dream that no more children will experience childhood cancer.
All participants will receive a t-shirt with registration. Shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register by 8/30 @ 11:59pm.
All participants will receive a t-shirt with registration. Shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register by 8/30 @ 11:59pm.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 14th September 2024
$35.00
CLOSEDThis is an out and back course. -
Virtual 5k
Includes T-Shirt
$40.00
CLOSED
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