April 17, 2015 at 3:13 p.m.
Ties That Bind Us to host Colors of Cancer 5K Run and Walk in Crandon
Ties That Bind Us to host Colors of Cancer 5K Run and Walk in Crandon
This event honors friends and neighbors who struggle to cross the finish line in their daily battles with cancer, and benefits Ties That Bind Us of Forest County, a local group partnered with Ministry Health Care and the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation.
The Colors of Cancer 5K Run and Walk is an entertaining, un-timed experience, and runners will be showered with colored powder at five stations along the route. The event caters to families and 5K enthusiasts alike. Prizes will be given out for best costumes after the run.
The cost to enter this event is $35, $15 for age 18 and under, $75 for families, and cancer survivors are free. Packet pickup will be Friday, May 1, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the front entrance of Ministry Medical Group in Crandon, located at 400 West Glen Street, or on race day at the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, located at 10104 U.S. Highway 8, Crandon.
Register by contacting Kadie Montgomery at (715) 478-3318.
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, and the other two will know someone who is. People often show support for loved ones by wearing ribbons in colors that represent particular kinds of cancer. Although the type of cancer that affects each person may be different, everyone is united in honoring and supporting people with cancer. The Colors of Cancer 5K Run and Walk is an opportunity to work together to build awareness, offer encouragement and raise funds to beat cancer in Forest County, Ministry Health Care said in a press release. "Wear the 'Colors of Cancer' T-shirt on race day to show support, and show off colors of cancer while crossing the finish line."
The mission of Ties That Bind Us is to provide cancer prevention education and build a network of community volunteers to help local Forest County residents with the burdens of cancer. Ties That Bind Us is a local organization crated to give back to the Forest County community. It is acting in partnership with the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation and is not-for-profit. Ministry Medical Group in Crandon and the James Beck Cancer Center are also helping with the initiative. "Our goal is to put dollars raised directly back into the community," said event organizer Kadie Montgomery. "This year we have been able to provide gas cards, nutritional supplement, and support groups. Also, partnered with other organizations to provide community event focused on cancer prevention education to the community."
Those who have cancer, know someone who has cancer and needs assistance, or who would like to make a contribution or volunteer, should contact Kadie Montgomery via email at [email protected].
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