#LightUpMBC
Howard Beach Fun Run
Presented by Miles for MBC & Kelly Marie
October 22nd at Frank M. Charles Memorial Park
Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Meeting at 98 Street and 165 Avenue
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#LightUpMBC shines a light on the importance of critical funding for Metastatic Breast Cancer research, also known as Stage 4, where the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body.
Join us on October 22nd, 2022 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy! The festivities will feature a 3-mile color run/walk (no experience necessary). The race will start with a color powder toss, and volunteers will spray runners at three color stations throughout the race. We hope to see you at this meaningful event to raise money to find a cure for MBC.
There are several ways to get involved in the #LightUpMBC Fun Run:
1. Register to participate in the race in-person or virtually. You have the option to participate individually, create a team, or join an existing team
2. Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends
3. Unable to participate? Make a donation to support MBC research
4. Become a Sponsor
What Is #LightUpMBC?
#LightUpMBC is an annual global landmark campaign, that shines a light on the importance of awareness and funding for MBC.
Our virtual broadcast #LightUpMBC Live will take place on October 13, 2022 at 9PM ET and feature inspiring stories told by MBC patients, illuminated landmarks and musical guests. The show will be live streamed through LiveOne and viewable on all METAvivor channels including Facebook Live and YouTube @METAvivor and at www.METAvivor.org/LightUpMBC
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MBC FACTS
- Approximately 30% of early stage breast cancer survivors will have a recurrence as metastatic disease
- Metastases can occur as early as several months to 25+ years after treatment
- 685,000 people a year die from metastatic breast cancer globally
- Only 22% of U.S. MBC patients live longer than 5 years, and only 11% of live longer than 10 years
- There is NO CURE for MBC
Event schedule
- Sat, October 22, 2022 12:30 PM - Announcements, warmup, race kickoff, and color toss
- Sat, October 22, 2022 1:00 PM - Race Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kelly Adams Mahindra
- Phone
- 917-842-7550