RunStrong $5 5K
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Event Overview
The RunStrong $5 5K is a community event organized in collaboration with the Gabby Strong Foundation to benefit The Cure Starts Now. This event takes place during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month to support research efforts for childhood brain cancers, specifically targeting Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG). All proceeds from the registration fees are donated directly to the cause.
Course and Participation
The event features a 5 km (3.1 miles) route starting and ending at RunStrong HQ in Brandon, Mississippi. Participants have the option to:
- 5 km Fun Run/Walk
This is a low-pressure activity where participants can choose to complete the full distance or turn back at any point along the course. Individuals are also welcome to attend the gathering to show their support without participating in the run or walk itself. Attendees are encouraged to wear gold to represent pediatric cancer awareness.
Purpose and Impact
The funds raised support The Cure Starts Now, an organization dedicated to finding a universal cure for cancer by focusing on the most difficult-to-treat childhood brain tumors. The event also honors the legacy of Gabrielle Ann Buford through the Gabby Strong Foundation. This local organization provides emotional, spiritual, and financial assistance to families navigating pediatric cancer diagnoses while contributing to medical research grants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
