11th Annual Race for the Place Brings Thousands Together for National Cancer Survivors Day | Community Spirit

CLEVELAND - Sunday, June 5, thousands of residents throughout the Cleveland area will head over to Beachwood Place for the eleventh annual Race for the Place. In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day, participants can help raise funds to support those touched by cancer in our local communities. Registrants are welcome to either walk or run the one mile or 5K, which will be chip-timed for the first time in the event’s history. Lead sponsors include Medical Mutual of Ohio, Anthem and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center.

This year’s event is expected to draw more than 3,500 participants and net $350,000 in proceeds, which will help fund the free services offered at The Gathering Place, including support groups, children’s programming, art therapy, nutrition and exercise classes, lectures and more. Over its eleven year history, the annual event has raised more than $1 million for The Gathering Place and those touched by cancer.

Community members can register individually or as teams online at www.touchedbycancer.org, by calling the organization at 216.595.9546 or by visiting the organization at either its Beachwood or Westlake facility.