#LightUpMBC
Carol Stream Fun Run
October 8th at Bierman Park, Carol Stream, IL
#LightUpMBC shines a light on the importance of critical funding for Metastatic Breast Cancer research, also known as Stage 4, where cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body.
Join us on October 8th, 2022 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy! The festivities will feature a 1.3-mile color run/walk (no experience necessary). FREE food, raffles, and giveaways! The race will start with a color powder toss, and volunteers will spray runners at two 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
t-shirts will also be available the day of for purchase for $10
Thank you to our sponsors
Smart265
Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam
PepsiCo
Pop-of-Love
4Imprint
FinFit Life
Naperville Running Company
The Veteran Team at ReMax Professionals Select
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
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 8, 2022 2:00 PM - Race Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- April Courtright
- Phone
- 815-342-8586