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SLU Cancer Center Billiken5K Run/Walk in St. Louis…

RACING TO BEAT CANCER ONE STRIDE AT A TIME

It has been a long process, but it looks like all of the planning and hardwork is coming to fruition for the first ever SLU Cancer Center Billiken5K Run/Walk.  Back in February a meeting was held with members of the Saint Louis University Cancer Center and Athletics Department to work on “Cancer Awareness Week” during a men’s and women’s basketball game to raise awareness and money for the Saint Louis University Cancer Center.  As the discussion progressed, the idea for the race blossomed to get people involved as opposed to just inviting them to an event.  Everyone agreed that the race was a fantastic idea, but we soon realized none of us had any idea how to put on such an event!  Over the next couple of months we solidified a date, contacted vendors, secured Big River Running to handle the race itself and worked on logo design and marketing the event.

So here we are now, just over 2 weeks out with around 120 participants.  We are happy with the turnout but would love to get up to between 300-500 in year one.  This is definitely going to become and annual event and hopefully grows each year.

Big Thanks to Dr. Mark Varvares and Kathleen Luther from the Cancer Center and Alyssa Levin, Eric Mueller and Brian Kunderman from Athletics for putting this event together.

Whether you are competitive runner, a recreational walker or just someone who cares about the fight against cancer, this race is for YOU!  The race is at 7:30 am on Saturday, August 29 at Saint Louis University and follows a scenic path through the midtown campus.

All net proceeds benefit the Saint Louis University Cancer Center.   Registration is only $20! For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.billiken5k.com.
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