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The first day of the Avon walk is the distance of a marathon, 26.2 miles, and the second day is a half-marathon, 13.1 miles, for a total of 39.3 miles. In 2003, the Breast Cancer 3-Day debuted with event manager and beneficiary, National Philanthropic Trust, and primary beneficiary, Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The Revlon Run/Walk for Women was a 5km walkathon event dedicated to fighting cancer. Two run/walk events were held annually in Los Angeles, California and New York City . Participants could run or walk and it was often attended by celebrities and well-known community figures.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's main fundraising event is a 5K walk/run called PurpleStride. As of 2017, the events have involved around 80,000 people in nearly 60 communities across the United States. [ 7 ]
The registration fee is $30 for the Cancer Awareness 5K Run and Walk which begins at 8 a.m. on March 2 at Petersburg High School located at 3101 Johnson Road in Petersburg. The price increases to ...
Celebrations can include parades, carnivals, art exhibits, contests, and testimonies to honor local cancer survivors. The 2008 celebration included a commencement by U.S. President George W. Bush and the National Cancer Institute director. [3] Antigua and Barbuda have included a walk and run as part of their celebrations since 2007. [4]
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Shine is Cancer Research UK's night-time walking marathon which uses light as a symbol of hope and the progress being made in the fight against cancer. Participants can choose to walk either 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) or 21.0975 kilometres (13.1094 mi) to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research UK.