Press Release: UCAN fundraising walk slated for May
On May 19, cancer survivors, along with their family and friends will come together to walk through the streets of Poplar Bluff. The inaugural walk will be to show support for the United Cancer Assistance Network, and to honor the forever inspiring Sarah White.
There are no sponsorship levels. There is no fee to walk. UCAN is encouraging businesses and individuals to form teams to participate by raising money and walking the day of the walk.
Businesses and individuals can also make donations in honor of employees, friends or family members who are bravely battling cancer, or in memory of employees or loved ones who have lost their fight. Anyone who wants to participate is welcome. Raise as much money as UCAN… and then join over 1,000 others from the community to walk together, and stand up against this devastating disease.
Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot to the west of the UCAN office located on 1419 Maud St. Join others for a doughnut and a cup a coffee, meet survivors and hear their amazing stories.
The three-mile walk will begin at 10 a.m. Local businesses, churches and organizations will be set up along the clearly marked route with water stations, bathroom breaks and resting spots. The walk will end back at the west parking lot of the UCAN office. Once all walkers have completed the walk, a balloon release will take place to remember those lost in the battle.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged so that teams can receive their “walk” shirts and other promotional items prior to the event.
Registration forms and donation forms are available at the UCAN office, on Facebook (UCAN page) or by emailing ucan@semo.net or lmoffitt@poplarbluffmedical.com.
For more information, call the UCAN office at 573-776-1892.
