Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving and enhancing quality of life for cancer patients and their families, today announced its National Spokesperson, CSI: Miami’s Eva La Rue, will run in the organization’s second annual Hope & Harmony Run/Walk on February 26, 2011. The 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m. with a 1-mile kids run starting at 9:30 a.m. Hosted at Hidden Valley Park in the Verizon Amphitheatre/Wild Rivers complex in Irvine, the event is expected to draw as many as 500 spectators, athletes and volunteers.
All proceeds from the Hope & Harmony Run/Walk will benefit programs that provide direct assistance to local patients whose diagnosis has resulted in financial burden. These programs help with day-to-day basic needs, such as rent/mortgage, food, gas, utilities, health insurance premiums, medical co-payments and prescriptions. Since 1974, the Foundation has served as a resource for the cancer community, alleviating financial burden so that patients can focus on treatment and recovery.
Runners/walkers can participate as individuals or as teams in the 5k race. Kids under age 14 can participate as individuals or as teams in the 1-mile race. All races will be timed and winners will be announced. Also, as a thank you to participants, a carnival-themed finish line will contribute to the fun race environment, and will include food from local vendors, music, and other post-event race activities. Presenting Sponsor is O’Connell Landscape Maintenance; Kids Zone sponsor is McCarthy Building Companies, and other event sponsors include ASICS, Newport Lexus, California Bank & Trust, Shulman Bunn, A Snail’s Pace, Walmart, Red Star Sunglasses, Starbucks, PopChips, Nestle, Copy Group, Inc. Sportastic, McCormick & Schmick’s, Chapman Radio, American Eagle Car Rental, Roadrunner Sports and Frito-Lay.
Registration for the 5K is $40/pp and includes t-shirt, bib number and goody bag. Placed winners will receive recognition gifts. Children can sign up for the 1-mile kids run for just $30/pp and receive a t-shirt, bib number, goody bag and race recognition gift. Online registration is available at www.ochopeandharmony.com or at http://www.Active.com keyword “Hope & Harmony.”
