Awareness Events
Colon Cancer Prevention 5K Run and Fun Walk
In Honor of William F. Foran

Penn State Hershey Colon & Rectal Surgery invites you, your family, and friends to participate in the Third Annual Colon Cancer Prevention 5K Run & Fun Walk in honor of William F. Foran.  Runners and walkers will enjoy a wheel-measured, flat course with no traffic.   The race starts at Carousel Pavilion on City Island, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Refreshments will be available for participants following the race.

For questions, contact Marjorie Lebo, race coordinator, at (717) 531-5164.

WHERE:  Registration and race start at the Carousel Pavilion on City Island, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

WHEN:  Saturday, June 13, 2009.  Packet pick-up and onsite registration begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Carousel Pavilion.  Race begins at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine.  The quarter-mile Kids Fun Run begins at 8:15 a.m. for ages 10 and under.  No fee for Kids Fun Run.  Register on day of race.

Registration:  Complete the registration form and submit it with your $18 entry donation.  Checks should be made payable to Penn State.  Mail by June 6, 2009.  The fee for entries postmarked after June 6 and for race-day registration is $22.  Maximum registration for family of four is $64 only if pre-registered.  Please send donation in one envelope.

Pledge forms:  Pledge forms for the Cancer Prevention 5K Run & Fun Walk are available for download and printing.

Our mission is to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and its prevention, as well as raise funds for colorectal cancer testing, counseling, and research at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Thank you to all race participants!  We appreciate your support and hope to see you in 2010!