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American Cancer Society: Charity runner program

Join the Charity Runner Program, and train for a half marathon, marathon, triathlon, or bike race, while helping to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since 1996, more than 5,000 athletes have helped raise $5.2 million for the American Cancer Society through the Charity Runner Program. 

The Charity Runner Program is currently available in the following states:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Florida
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont
  • Washington DC
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

Benefits of Joining the American Cancer Society Charity Runner Program

  • Team support and social events
  • Discounted training with local training groups
  • Race day VIP amenities, including access to an American Cancer Society tent, a masseuse, cheer teams, and more
  • Exclusive American Cancer Society racing shirt
  • Personal fund raising Web site
  • Opportunity to participate in memory or in honor of a loved one touched by cancer, as well as "in memory of" and "in honor of" ribbons to wear on race day
  • The opportunity to make a difference in the fight against cancer

Charity Runner Events in South Florida

  1. March 1, 2009 - 13.1 Miami half marathon
  2. November 15, 2009 -  13.1 Ft. Lauderdale half marathon
  3. January 31, 2010 - ING Miami marathon and half marathon

  

For more info: Visit the American Cancer Society website for additional information on the Charity Runner Program.

 

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