Dust off those running shoes and save the date! The Sarcoma Stomp, organized by the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research, will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC on April 18, 2015.
In addition to a timed 5K run, the Sarcoma Stomp will include an untimed 3K walk option. There will also be fun activities for the kids at this family-friendly fundraiser. Proceeds from the Sarcoma Stomp will benefit sarcoma research programs underway at Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Cancer Institute.
Since 2013, the Paula Takacs Foundation has donated over $167,000 to support sarcoma research at Levine Cancer Institute. Although Paula Takacs, founder of the charitable organization, lost her fight with sarcoma last April after a nine year battle, her legacy continues as her family and friends carry out a variety of community fundraising initiatives. Paula was an inspiration to many as she bravely turned her own fight with cancer in a positive direction by dedicating her time and energy into creating awareness and helping to advance sarcoma research for others. We are deeply grateful for our continued partnership with the Paula Takacs Foundation to impact sarcoma research at Levine Cancer Institute.
Event Details
Cost: $25 if register before April 9th. $30 if register after April 9th.
To register visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/TheSarcomaStomp
Join us as we strive to go the distance for the cure!
When: Saturday, April 18th
Where: Starts at Christ Lutheran Church, 4545 Providence Road
Schedule: 7:00-8:00am – Registration. 8:00am – 3K Walk. 8:30am – 5K Run
Timed 5K Run with prizes for top finishers and age categories. Family friendly 3K Walk, games, and activities. Race day fun includes music, food, and raffle prizes.
About Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research
The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research, a 501(c)(3) entity, was formed to raise both awareness as well as funds for Sarcoma research. Because sarcomas only represent approximately 1% of adult and 15% of childhood cancers, they lack the government funding that other cancers often receive. To further complicate the situation, there are over 50 different types of sarcomas, all of which respond differently to treatment. So you take those statistics and factor in the resistance that many of these sarcoma types have to traditional cancer treatments, and you can see why private funding is so desperately needed. Continue reading…
