Strides Against Kids Cancer 5K Fun Run/Walk


Thanks to EVERYONE who helped make the inaugural Strides Against Kids Cancer 5k a RAVING success!

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Why should you lace up and register for the next Strides Against Kids’ Cancer 5K?

  • Supporting Research: Funds raised from the event go directly toward researching childhood cancer. Research is crucial for developing new treatments, improving outcomes, and ultimately finding a cure.
  • Making a Difference: By participating or donating, you can directly contribute to the effort to combat childhood cancer. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps advance the cause.
  • Raising Awareness: Events like 5Ks raise awareness about childhood cancer and its impact on families. Increased awareness can lead to greater public support, advocacy, and funding for research.
  • Honoring Loved Ones: Many participants may have personal connections to childhood cancer through friends, family members, or acquaintances who have been affected. Registering can be a way to honor their memory or show support for those currently fighting.
  • Community Engagement: 5Ks often bring together a community of people who are passionate about the cause. It’s an opportunity to meet others who share similar interests and values.
  • Promoting Health and Fitness: Participating in a 5K promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, which are beneficial for overall well-being.
  • Inspiration and Motivation: Seeing the enthusiasm and support of others can be inspiring and motivating. It reinforces the belief that positive change and progress can be made together in the fight against childhood cancer.

FAQs

Registration & Important Dates:

  • Early-Bird Registration TBD
  • Full Registration: TBD

Are Strollers and Dogs Allowed?

  • Yes, and yes!  Strollers and dogs (must be on a leash) can participate.

Will Parking be Available?

  • YES!  Please click on the image below to view a larger image of the start/finish area.

How do I Register a Team?

  • When a person wants to register, they must first click on one of the categories (Adult or child)
    When they click on that, they can “Create/Join a Team.”
  • The first person to register on a team registers as Captain and enters the Team Name  (this can be changed later)
  • Anyone who wants to join that team will Register as a Teammate and choose the team name from the drop-down menu.

How do I Register Multiple Participants on a Single Payment?

  • When the first person registers, they fill out their information, then hit “Add Another” at the bottom of the form.
  • Make sure to click on each participant’s ride category (Adult or child).
  • You can keep doing this with as many people as you like, and when you get to the payment page, you can put in one credit card.

I am a UT Health San Antonio Employee. Can I Pay for an Individual/Team with a PID?

  • Yes, we need an email sent to Brian Phillips (phillipsb@uthscsa.edu) from the PID approver with the following:
    • IDT Dept #
    • PID #
    • Fund #
    • Total amount

What is the Event Schedule?

  • TBD

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About Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute

Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute is only one of two institutes in the United States dedicated solely to pediatric cancer research. Its 20 laboratories focus their strengths in cancer genomics, DNA repair, RNA biology, and drug development on finding more effective and less toxic treatments for childhood cancers.