 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
| The Peggy Bock Memorial Race for Hope helps raise awareness and funds for the fight against colorectal cancer. Find more news and photos on our Facebook page (will open in new window) May 8, 2012 Minutes from the April 30 Race for Hope committee meeting have been posted in News. If you would like to volunteer to help with the race please have a look. March 19, 2012 The Race for Hope is now accepting registrations for our Oct. 14, 2012 5K race via the Premier Sports website. March 2, 2012 It's official: The Race for Hope 5K will return to the Upper Arlington High School and street course on Sun. Oct. 14, 2012. Check back for registration and other event details. March 2, 2012 We had a great evening at our Mar. 1 Confluence Park Colorectal Cancer Awareness event, where we lit the Leveque Tower blue. Thanks to all the presenters, family members, friends and organizations that came out in support. February 15, 2012 Please stay tuned for our 2012 race date announcement.. The 2012 Race for Hope will likely run the same street course in Upper Arlington and will be held the 2nd Sunday in October. January 20, 2012 LeVeque Tower will be Lighted Blue at Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event The Peggy Bock Memorial Race For Hope will host an event to kick-off National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The March 1 evening event will feature presenters on the topic of colorectal cancer as well as screening and support group information. The LeVeque Tower in downtown Columbus—visible from the event location—will be lighted blue to recognize the month of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm at The River Club at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The evening program will be an opportunity to remember those lost to colorectal cancer, to provide hope and support for those battling colorectal cancer, and to raise awareness of colorectal cancer screening opportunities and ongoing research. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with hors d' oeuvres and information tables. A short speaking program will begin at 6:15pm. The cost is $15 per person and includes a variety of hors d' oeuvres and choice of soda or juice. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds help raise awareness of colorectal cancer, screening opportunities and support groups. Tickets are limited and available in advance by contacting Carleen Taylor at raceforhope@columbus.rr.com. The Peggy Bock Memorial Race for Hope has been held each year since 2004 in remembrance of Peggy Bock, a victim of colorectal cancer. The Mission of The Peggy Bock Memorial Race for Hope is: To inform the public that colorectal cancer is the number two cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and if caught early has a 90% survival rate To promote opportunities for colorectal cancer screening To raise funds to support colorectal cancer research To promote a healthy lifestyle by providing an opportunity to run or walk for a worthwhile cause |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |