Walk or roll to fight cancer
Individuals who want to make a difference in the fight against cancer have an opportunity to unite this month and participate as walkers, skaters or bicyclists to support the American Cancer Society in its lifesaving mission.
As one of the society's largest annual fundraisers in Illinois, Walk & Roll is an opportunity for teams of friends, families and co-workers to come together to honor or remember a loved one who has battled cancer, and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
Over the years, the significance and popularity of Walk & Roll has resulted in an expansion of events throughout the state, including Chicago, Lake County, North Shore, West suburban, and West Cook County. This year, the society hopes to attract more than 5,250 participants and raise $1.1 million statewide to help people stay well and get well, to fund and find new cures, and to rally people to fight back.
"Walk & Roll is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and show our support against this disease that has affected so many people we know," said Jeff Brask, the Lake County event chair. "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."
Walk & Roll participants annually raise funds before the event, often to commemorate friends and family who have lost their lives to cancer or honor those who currently struggle with the disease. Participants then take part in a 5-mile walk, 10-mile in-line skate or 15-mile bike ride.
There is no registration fee, however each participant is asked to raise $100 in order to receive a free event T-shirt. Most participants aim for a goal of $250 or more.
<p class="factboxheadblack">If you go</p>
<p class="News"><b>What:</b> Annual Walk & Roll fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society</p>
<p class="News"><b>When:</b> 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16</p>
<p class="News"><b>Where:</b> Independence Grove Forest Preserve, near Libertyville</p>
<p class="News"><b>Cost:</b> No registration fee. Participants must raise at least $100 to get an event T-shirt</p>
<p class="News"><b>More info:</b> To sign up or learn more about the event, call (847) 317-0025 or visit <a href="http://walkroll.org" target="new">walkroll.org</a> and click on Lake County </p>