Fox Valley Walk & Roll to help fight against cancer
Submitted by American Cancer Society
Individuals who want to make a difference in the fight against cancer this spring can join the thousands of walkers, skaters and bicyclists who support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in the 41st annual Walk & Roll.
The Fox Valley Walk & Roll will be held Saturday, May 5, in Festival Park in Elgin. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
It is a family-friendly event and one of the society's largest annual fundraisers in Illinois where teams made up of friends, families and co-workers unite to honor or remember loved ones who have battled cancer.
This year, the society hopes to attract more than 10,000 participants and raise $1 million statewide to help people stay well and get well, to fund and find new cures, and to rally people to fight back.
“All of us have been affected by cancer in some way and Walk & Roll is an uplifting and meaningful way for the community to come together and show our support against this disease that has affected so many people we know,” said volunteer event Chairwoman Michelle Bergeron. “Every dollar raised at this event goes toward fighting every form of cancer and empowers the society to offer free resources and services to cancer patients and their families every step of the way.”
Participants raise funds prior to the event, often to commemorate friends and family who have lost their lives to cancer or honor those who currently struggle with the disease. At this community event, participants can choose from a 5-mile walk, 10-mile inline skate or a 15-mile bike ride.
There is a $15 registration fee for all participants ages 18 and older. Participants are encouraged to raise $100 to receive a free event T-shirt. Most participants aim for a goal of $250 or more.
To sign up or learn more about the event, call (630) 879-9009 or visit www.walkroll.org.
To learn more or get help, call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org.