Chicagoland Be a Hero #LightUpMBC Fun Run
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Chicagoland Be A Hero #LightUpMBC Fun Run
The Chicagoland Be A Hero #LightUpMBC Fun Run is a community run/walk held on September 20, 2026, at Settlers' Park on Lockport Street in Plainfield, IL. The event is presented as a family-oriented activity with vendors, family activities, and a themed superhero launch that signals the start of the run/walk. Costumes and creative dress are encouraged but not required. Organizers note that swag bags may be limited or out of stock during late registration.
The event raises awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer research. It supports METAvivor Research & Support, Inc., an organization that focuses exclusively on stage IV metastatic breast cancer research. Unless otherwise specified by donors, METAvivor directs 90% of donations and 100% of net proceeds from fundraisers to research grants after event expenses.
Materials for the event emphasize the urgent need for MBC research and public education. Published MBC facts for context include that metastatic breast cancer currently has no cure, that a substantial share of early stage breast cancer survivors later develop metastatic disease, and that long-term survival rates for MBC remain limited. Event participation options described by the organizer include individual entry, team entry, fundraising activity, donation, and sponsorship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
