RACE 4 RESEARCH Mission:
Find a Cure!
Since 1997, the Race 4 Research has raised more than $1.5 million for cancer research and patient services, thanks to thousands of racers and generous sponsors and donors! The 5K run/walk is a fundraising event for the Cancer League of Colorado, Inc., an all-volunteer organization dedicated to funding research in Colorado.
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HOW IT STARTED
In LOVING Memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin
The Race 4 Research was first organized and run in 1997 by the friends and family of Michele Plachy-Rubin, a young mother and kindergarten teacher who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 1996. Michele walked the first race with her 1-year-old son but tragically lost her battle with cancer in 1998. Cancer League of Colorado has continued the race in her memory. Since 1997, the Race 4 Research has raised more than $22 million for cancer research.
Cancer touches everyone somehow, whether it’s you, a loved one, a friend or a co-worker who has been diagnosed. That’s why Cancer League of Colorado, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to advancing cancer research so that the disease can be cured or contained. Cancer League has been on this mission since it was founded in 1969.
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Join Cancer League of Colorado.
It now raises more than $1 million each year. Because Cancer League has no paid staff or offices, it is able to give all its donations and fundraising proceeds to the cause.
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22
Million Dollars Raised
Since its founding, Cancer League has raised more than $22 million for cancer research and cancer patient support.
54
Years Serving colorado
Cancer League was founded in 1969. It continues to grow its membership, its volunteer ranks, and sponsor support.
100
percent volunteer run
Cancer League maximizes impact by being operated by volunteers. No paid staff and no admin offices.