#LightUpMBC
Tampa Bay Fun Run
December 31st at Al Lopez Park in Tampa, FL
#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 December 31st, 2022 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy! The festivities will feature a 1-mile run/walk (no experience necessary) or 5K in laps if you prefer! The race includes a "Goodbye 2022 - Hello 2023" theme so please be creative and dress up in the MBC colors of Green, Pink and Teal. 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
Current Sponsors:
Homee, Inc.
Partners in Printing
Pipefitters Local 123
Jon Howard The Home Expert
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 took place on October 13, 2022 and featured inspiring stories told by MBC patients, illuminated landmarks and musical guests.
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, December 31, 2022 8:30 AM - Race Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen Kintz
- Phone
- 815-530-1929
- Website
- Visit website