Steps Against Cancer 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sunday, May 26, 2024 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
East Aurora, New York
$28.13–$38.78 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Steps Against Cancer 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in beautiful East Aurora, Erie! This vibrant event kicks off at 10:00 AM at the East Aurora Soccer Fields, located behind Knox Farm State Park. Participants can choose between a thrilling cross-country 5K run or a leisurely paved 1-mile walk, each meandering through the picturesque landscapes of Knox Farm State Park.

This inspiring event is organized by passionate Orchard Park High School students dedicated to supporting cancer patients and advocating for vital equity-focused research and legislation. By participating, you'll be contributing to important causes such as cancer prevention, screening, and research, while also helping to enhance healthcare accessibility for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and enjoy a day filled with community spirit and positivity!

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  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.78 Fee &

    10:00 AM EDT

    $38.78

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  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.13 Fee &

    10:00 AM EDT

    $28.13

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Organiser's description

STEPS AGAINST CANCER 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK

RUN & WALK

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 @ 10:00 AM

THIS EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY ORCHARD PARK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WISH TO SEE GREATER SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS, FOR EQUITY-FOCUSED RESEARCH, AND FOR LEGISLATION THAT WILL BENEFIT THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER AND REDUCE THE RISK OF CANCER FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS.



RACE-DAY EVENTS: EAST AURORA SOCCER FIELDS

363 KNOX RD (BEHIND KNOX FARM STATE PARK)

EAST AURORA NY 14052



THE RUN AND WALK COURSES WILL BOTH GO THROUGHOUT KNOX FARM STATE PARK.

PLEASE NOTE: THE 5K COURSE IS A CROSS-COUNTRY STYLE COURSE, AND THE 1-MILE WALK IS A PAVED COURSE.



PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT:

THIS EVENT IS ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK (ACS CAN). TO READ MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT AND VISION OF ACS CAN, PLEASE CLICK HERE http://www.fightcancer.org.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS CANCER PREVENTION (CANCER SCREENING), CANCER RESEARCH, TOBACCO CONTROL, SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS, AND OTHER EFFORTS TO WIDEN THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE TO ALL INDIVIDUALS.

Contributions or membership payments to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. are not tax deductible

CLICK HERE https://acscan.donordrive.com/campaign/Steps-Against-Cancer-5k TO DONATE TO OUR CAUSE!

Location

East Aurora Soccer Fields, 363 Knox Rd, East Aurora, 14052, NY, United States

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