Rotary Club of Alexandria-West 5k Walk in Support of Breast Cancer Research
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Alexandria, Virginia
$35.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, September 8, 2024, for the Rotary Club of Alexandria-West 5K Walk in Support of Breast Cancer Research, taking place in the vibrant city of Alexandria. This uplifting event aims to raise awareness and funds for vital breast cancer research, a cause close to many hearts. With a woman's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer at 1 in 8, and men also facing their own risks, this initiative is crucial in the fight against this disease.
Participants can choose to walk in person or virtually, making it accessible for everyone to join in the effort to support those affected by breast cancer. Co-sponsored by notable organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Chi Omega, and Pi Nu Omega Chapters, this event promises to be a day filled with community spirit and purpose. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this meaningful journey to make a difference!
Participants can choose to walk in person or virtually, making it accessible for everyone to join in the effort to support those affected by breast cancer. Co-sponsored by notable organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Chi Omega, and Pi Nu Omega Chapters, this event promises to be a day filled with community spirit and purpose. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this meaningful journey to make a difference!
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Rotary Club of Alexandria West 5k Run/Walk
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$35.00
Organiser's description
A woman's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is 1 in 8 and although breast cancer is a disease that affects mostly women, the lifetime risk for men is approximately 1 in 833. In United States in 2022, an estimated 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed and 43,250 of those women will die from the disease. For men in 2022, approximately 2,710 new cases were diagnosed and 530 of those men will die from the disease.
The Rotary Club of Alexandria West and METAvior, two 501 (c) (3), organizations are partnering to raise funds for breast cancer research. Event co-sponsors include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Chi Omega and Pi Nu Omega Chapters. Become a Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsor today!
ALL EVENT PROCEEDS WILL GO TO RESEARCH SO JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
The Rotary Club of Alexandria West and METAvior, two 501 (c) (3), organizations are partnering to raise funds for breast cancer research. Event co-sponsors include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Chi Omega and Pi Nu Omega Chapters. Become a Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsor today!
ALL EVENT PROCEEDS WILL GO TO RESEARCH SO JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
Location
Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr, Alexandria, 22304, VA, United States
Rotary Club of Alexandria-West 5k Walk in Support of Breast Cancer Research
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