Analysis Of The CIBC Run For The Cure

The Run for Wellness Free 5K run has been an ongoing event since 2011 created by the Houston Wellness Project. The organization was founded in response to the rising necessity for improving community access to wellness programing. The mission of The Houston Wellness Project is to strive to promote healthy lifestyle choices by educating people and communities on a culture of positive wellness education. The Run for Wellness Free 5K is the main event that assist in fulfilling the mission as it usually occurs three times a month in three different locations here in Houston. The 5K run is free event that encourages people of all ages to come out and participate in an event that promotes a healthy lifestyle. There are many sponsors that support the event and help it be free for the people. Some of those sponsors include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Marathon Foundation, Ramey & Schwaller, Houston Striders, and many more. Without their support and donations, plus the help of the volunteers, there is no way possible this event would be free for people to come out and enjoy. Furthermore, people participating in the event are free to donate as well, but it is not mandatory.

Every year influenza (flu) hits America, and often leaves adults and children ill for days. The Centers for Disease Control takes it upon themselves to encourage adults and children to get vaccinated for the flu. They do this through an advertising campaign that relates to people of all ages. Their Centers for Disease Control campaign focuses on convincing people of all ages, especially children, to get flu vaccinces.

Each year, students orchestrate THON, a Penn State student-led philanthropic organization that raises money for Four Diamonds and Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Throughout the year, students coordinate fundraisers and a 46-hour dance marathon to cover costs that insurance companies will not cover and attain funding for pediatric cancer research. At Penn State, I intend to be a part of this phenomenal organization. Within THON, I plan to continue my leadership through becoming a committee member. Fundraising is an essential component in any kind philanthropic organization; therefore, participating in canning weekends, becoming a committee member, and raising money. All of the money raised through THON benefits Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital for groundbreaking research in pediatric oncology and medical support for families battling this devastating disease. Over the past 40 years, THON has raised over $127 million dollars to find a cure for pediatric cancer, the leading cause of fatal disease in children, which will impact the lives of those dealing with the effects of cancer and improve the overall quality of life for the

Healthiness. Fun. Making a change. These are all words that people encounter when they do a color run. In this color run, there will be a bunch of different colors that you throw up into the air! Also, at different spots, life the start, half point, and finish, there will be other colored powder thrown at your/in the air! After or before the run you can buy things such as t-shirts and other fun things to help raise money. Doing this color run will help us raise money and it will help other people make a change. Our color run encourages people to do things that will help make a change in someone’s life, like donating or showing someone some kindness. Then, after you have changed someone’s life, in the smallest or biggest ways, they will hopefully pass it on and make a

Every year in October, Post 9528 focuses on breast cancer awareness. This project is spear-headed by Kathy Crosswhite, an auxiliary member who has survived breast cancer twice. They spend the month of October educating women on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and on preventative care. They sell ribbons, auction off baskets, and this year are planning a dinner and ball. All proceeds are set aside in an account to help locals in their treatment and

When Terry was only eighteen he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (a type of bone cancer) which led to the amputation of his right leg amputated just above the knee. During his treatment, Terry had discovered that many children (most of them younger than him) were going through treatments of their own. This is where the first ideas for the run across Canada had begun. As most Canadians know, the marathon was cut short due to the cancer coming back and unfortunately had spread to his lungs. However, during his run Terry had caught the attention of the media. Televisions stations started covering when Terry would arrive in their area to try to get an interview. To encourage people to donate, Terry said “If you’ve given a dollar, you’ve given to the Marathon of Hope.” He was getting his message out which was most important to him and his family. As citizens slowly became more aware that countless children were going through this terrible disease. “It’s one thing to run across Canada, but now, people are really going to know what cancer is.” was one of the responses to reporters questioning why he would attempt such a feat. I feel that Terry Fox and his “Marathon of Hope” are most certainly a defining moment because it shows how we can band together for a good cause. Out of one citizens kindness, an entire country was now donating money towards a cure for such a life changing disease which, really had no cure at that time. Look where we are now, this event helped an entire country realize that we could make a

The main focus of this article is Richard Nares, a grieving father, who has become a hero in the eyes of many children fighting cancer. Nares has had a huge impact on two-year-old Sisi Johnson who has neuroblastoma. Sisi’s mother does not have a car and struggles to transport her daughter to and from chemotherapy as much as six times a week. Nares, who lost his son, Emilio, to cancer in 2000, has started a program called “Ride With Emilio”. This program provides transportation for low-income families with children battling cancer. The program has hundreds of patients who receive free rides to and from their cancer treatments. Nares met

This summer I attended the Metro Detroit Heart Walk benefitting the American Heart Association. It’s a walk or run race that started at Ford Field and span five kilometers throughout the streets of downtown Detroit preceded by a short informative event. I'd been asked to compete by my godmother Sandy, who works for a Henry Ford hospital, one of the event sponsors. I decided the run the race, even though I’m probably the least athletic person in the world. I wanted to challenge myself and make Sandy happy.

This experience allows me to donate my time, money, and commitment to impact the lives of patients taken by the effects of cancer. Participating in Relay for Life requires volunteer hours in and out of the event. This experience touched me in several ways; mainly because it showed me how many people struggle and continue to push through with this life-threatening disease. Learning how many people

It is estimated that 39,511 women and 410 men will die of breast cancer this year alone. There will be 229,160 new cases of breast cancer in men and women this year. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women. My great grandmother who I look up to and is the strongest person I know, is a two time Breast cancer survivor and she believes that the organization Susan G Komen has made a huge impact on breast cancer in women. In this speech I want to pay tribute to and recognize all the wonderful things Susan G Komen has done in the research and cure for breast cancer. I will start off by talking about how the organization was founded. Next I will discuss all the great things Susan G Komen has done in the fight against breast

“Last year, UI Children’s Hospital cared for 67,239 patients from every county in Iowa, nearly every state in the United States, and several other countries,” says the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Over the past four years of the 5k/Bike Ride being put on, Macy and Carly Gudenkauf have raised over sixteen thousand dollars for the Child Life Program with the help of many others who pay it forward. With that being said, the Brighten A Kid’s Day 5k/Bike Ride is an outstanding way to pay it forward to the individuals and families who are fighting to stay strong and healthy daily.

Relay for Life is a fundraiser that’s goal is to one day live in a cancer free world. All of the money raised goes towards saving lives, whether it is for patients or medical research. Relay for Life represents the memory of those lost to cancer, hope of those who face cancer and support offered to them, that one day cancer will be eradicated from the world, and a world with more birthdays. At Relay there are teams that raise money intended to fight cancer, and find a cure. Even with all the funding, and searching for the cure to rid our world of cancer as of today there still is not a cure. The chances of someone having cancer increases the longer the disease is allowed to run ramped. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, anyone can get cancer at any

We have ethical responsibilities to do what is right or just and we feel obligated to make contribution to the society. In FlyPink campaign, helping and caring for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer is what we consider worthwhile and valuable in ourselves and others. We aim to raise awareness and money of breast cancer, helping those like Susan McHaffie’s aunt beat breast cancer and encouraging other airlines around the world to join together.

For Cause, I will be looking at The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) as the sponsee and General Nutrition Centers (GNC) as the sponsor. Janelle’s Journey a breast cancer savior herself founded NBCF in 1991 (NBCF, 2015). The NBCF focuses on helping woman beat breast cancer. They do this through any resources and information. After beating breast cancer, it is important that woman live a healthy life style. GNC motto is “Live Well” (Centers, 1997). Strategically this is a great fit. Once woman have picked up the pieces and are back to a somewhat of a normal life style it will be important that they maintain their health. Part of that will be to take the proper vitamins and supplements. Why not get them from the very place that helps woman

Today, we are privileged to have Nancy Brinker lead us as we walk together in the City of Mobile’s Race for the Cure Walk and I am honored to be among so many heroes...each of you. Thank you, Mrs. Brinker, for being here with us