Cancer to 5k - Fall 2014: Calling Survivors and Volunteers!

Update:  Our city and suburban programs have had an incredible response from survivor participants!  What we're really needing now are experienced runners of all paces to serve as "race day sherpas" to come help our survivors during the training, and most importantly, help them finish on race day, Nov 9.  Let me know if you can help.

The Cancer to 5k Program that I was involved with during the Spring is coming back to Chicago this Fall, now with training available in the city and Western Suburbs!

What is it?

The program is free 12-week program for cancer survivors to train to run a 5k with the support of other volunteers.  Our goal race is the Hot Chocolate 5k on November 9 2014.  All survivor participants will receive:

• Free training and coaching!
• Free shoes from Running Away Multisport!
• Free entry to the Hot Chocolate 5k from RAM Racing!

When is it?

The 12 week training starts August 16, 2014.  Survivors will train with teams in either Downtown or West Suburban locations.

DOWNTOWN TRAINING LOCATIONS:Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Lakeshore Park | 808 N. Lake Shore Dr. | Chicago, IL 60611
Corner of Lakeshore Dr. and Chicago Ave.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Montrose Harbor | 601 W. Montrose Dr. | Chicago, IL 60613
Parking is available alongside Montrose Dr. or Simonds Dr. Parking is also available in the parking lot east of Cricket Hill.
SUBURBAN TRAINING LOCATIONS:Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
Wellness House | 131 N. County Line Rd. | Hinsdale, IL 60521
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
Prairie Path | 294 Prairie Path Ln. | Elmhurst, IL 60126
Northeast corner of Spring Rd. and Prairie Path Ln. (by the gazebo)

How do I sign up?

www.ulmanfund.org/cancerto5k/ or email laura@ulmanfund.org for more information.

What if want to help?

We need volunteers that can commit to running with us twice a week to help motivate the survivors towards the finish line.  You'll be overwhelmed by how rewarding this experience is!  Please use the information above to sign up

We also need help getting the word out.  

• Please share this.  
• Print the flier out
• Tell anyone you think may be interested.

We're looking forward to a great fall season and lots of chocolate. :-)