Name: Tampa #LightUpMBC Fun Run
Start: 2023-10-14T08:00:00-04:00
Location: Gadsden Park, South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL

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Raised: $5,436.30

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Tampa Bay

#LightUpMBC
5K Race & Fun Run

Oct. 14, 2023 at Gadsden 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. As of right now there is NO CURE.

Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 for our 2nd annual Tampa Bay #LightUpMBC 5K Race & Fun Run to raise awareness and funding for research. No experience needed. It will be an unforgettable event for the whole family to enjoy!

Together we can make a difference.

You can be a part of stopping this disease from being terminal.

We hope you will join us at this meaningful event to raise money to find a cure for MBC.

There are several ways to get involved in the #LightUpMBC Tampa Bay 5K Race & 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 for the race and fun run.

Click here to follow the #LightUpMBC Tampa Bay 5K Race and Fun Run event page on Facebook!

Check out the inaugural #LightUpMBC Tampa Bay Fun Run in 2022 by clicking on the video below!

Are you an MBC thriver?

If you are an MBC thriver, please contact us at TampaLightUpMBC@gmail.com prior to registering!

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

The inspiration behind the #LightUpMBC Tampa Bay campaign

Erica Griffiths and her mom Robin Bethune.

Erica Griffiths, who grew up in the Tampa area was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer while breastfeeding her 16-month-old daughter Isobel. Although there was no family history of breast cancer, the cancer had quickly spread to her liver and bones. Erica died May 7, 2021 after fighting hard against this disease. In Erica's honor, her mother Robin Bethune spearheaded the #LightUpMBC campaign in Tampa. She got the city to illuminate landmarks in the symbolic colors of green, teal and pink on MBC Awareness Day Oct. 13. And now Robin has assembled a team to put together the 2nd annual #LightUpMBC Tampa Bay 5K Race & Fun Run to raise money for finding a cure.

What is #LightUpMBC?

#LightUpMBC is an annual global landmark campaign, that shines a light on the importance of awareness and funding for MBC.

#LightUpMBC Live will take place on October 13, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET/ 5:30 PM PT 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

Our virtual broadcast #LightUpMBC Live took place on October 13, 2022 and featured inspiring stories told by MBC patients, musical guests, and illuminated landmarks. The photos below were taken in downtown Tampa.