On October 16, 2011, the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara in conjunction with the Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara, will host the 18th annual Cancer Center Walk/Run. As in the past, 100% of the proceeds from our run benefit cancer research at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, a local non-profit cancer treatment center.
Last year more than 1000 people took to the streets of Montecito, raising more than $185,000 for local cancer research. Since the inception of the event more than $1.8 million has been raised. These funds are used to support participation in national adult and pediatric cancer research studies involving eligible patients seen by Santa Barbara area oncologists.
In addition, two post-doctorate fellowships in basic science research are funded at UCSB.
The event will be held rain or shine at Montecito Union School beginning at 8:00 am and will feature a 5K walk/run, a 10K run and a children's fun run.
Registration fees are $40 thru 9/30; $50 from 10/1 - 10/13 and $60 10/14 -10/16. Many cancer survivors will participate in the event and can be recognized by the buttons they wear which state "I'm a survivor!" For more information, click here.
Post run festivities include a brunch by the Four Seasons; a report on the training program; raffle; presentations by post-doctorate award recipients; and recognition of teams.