Marina MacVicar
American Cancer Society
Tel. (505) 262-6026
Fax: (505) 559-9433
Email: marina.macvicar@cancer.org
http://www.nmclimb.org/
In the United States, cancer accounts for one of every four deaths. More than 565,000 Americans will die from cancer in 2009. The American Cancer Society will host its third annual Climb to Conquer Cancer event to honor cancer survivors and remember those we’ve lost to cancer. Community members can walk, run, wheel or stroll 6.5 miles up the Sandia Crest Byway to the breathtaking summit at 10,678 feet where a family-fun festival awaits with food, entertainment and a silent auction. All proceeds go to the fight against cancer. We are moving toward a cancer-free future, but we can’t reach our destination without your help. Please sign up today!
"The reason I do Climb is because I, nor any of my immediate family has cancer, and hopefully does not ever get it. I feel that participating in this event is the least that I can do for people less fortunate than me,” said Tierna Unruh-Enos, Climb to Conquer Cancer event chair. “I would hope that somebody would do the same for my family as well."
When: August 22, 2009 with a rolling start between 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Where: Sandia Peak Ski Area. (30 minutes east of Albuquerque via I-40 and Highway N14 to NM536.)
Cost: $35 registration fee for adults before the event, $40 day of the event. Children ages 7 through 11 register for only $10. Children under 6 are free.
How: visit http://www.nmclimb.org/ for more information or call 505-262-6026.
The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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