6th Annual Renaissance Race Against Cancer

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The Race Against Cancer was inspired initially by employees who lost their battles with cancer. As more and more of our co-workers, friends, and neighbors are diagnosed with this disease, the race provides an ongoing opportunity for all participants to honor and support friends and loved ones also affected. All proceeds from the event provide much-needed resources to the Patient Care Fund at the UW Cancer Center Riverview. This fund helps local cancer patients by removing barriers that might otherwise restrict access to the life-saving treatment everyone deserves. It provides assistance in the form of gas cards to allow patients to get to and from treatment, co-pays for medicine, necessary supplies not covered by insurance, and even things like replacement hot-water heaters if needed.

Last year, nearly 700 participants and 125 volunteers took part in the Renaissance Race Against Cancer, raising $28,000 for the Cancer Patient Fund at the UW Cancer Center Riverview. This year, we hope to do even more.  We are excited to announce that not only will we have a 5K Run/Walk this year, but we are adding a 10K Run as well. The Cancer Patient Fund has no administrative expenses and no overhead. Money raised at the race goes directly to local cancer patients, and it truly makes a difference. We hope you will be able to join us at this event to run or walk on Saturday, June 11th. Follow the race on Facebook  or Twitter to keep up on the latest news.