Cancer Foundation launches virtual 5K

By Janet Kanters, Editor

The Alberta Cancer Foundation has launched a virtual event to raise money for the Cross Cancer Institute, the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and all 15 cancer centres across the province.
The virtual, province-wide fundraiser is set to take place during the entire month of May.
The Albertans Helping Albertans Virtual 5K is a campaign that will raise funds for the 17 Alberta Health Services cancer centres across the province, by encouraging participants to individually run or walk a minimum of five kilometres in support of the cancer centre in their area.
According to a news release from the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the official fundraising partner for all 17 Alberta Health Services cancer centres, this year, more than 20,000 Albertans will be diagnosed with cancer.
“The Albertans Helping Albertans Virtual 5K will help make life better for patients across the province by enhancing patient care and improving comfort measures at every centre,” stated the Alberta Cancer Foundation in the news release. “Every donation made will help drive the individual needs and vital services of the chosen centre, where world-class equipment, technology and personnel can help change the lives of patients as well as their families.”
Fundraising for the event has already started, and the race will run from May 1 to May 31, 2020. Registration is now open and free for individuals under 18 years of age, and $20 for all other participants. The first 300 people who register and complete their run or walk will receive a medal, and the first 300 people to raise $500 by April 30 will receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
The event is suitable for all groups and ages. To participate in the Albertans Helping Albertans Virtual 5K Race, and support the cancer centre most meaningful to you visit albertacancer.ca/virtual5k/.