Cancer 5K run and walk at Grant Park honors survivors, raises money for research

Cancer survivors gather with a message of positivity and support

Cancer survivors gathered Monday morning at Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center in Killeen to share a message of resilience to each other and themselves.

Cancer 5K run and walk at Grant Park honors survivors, raises money for research

CHICAGO — It’s a club very few of us would ever want to be a part of and one by which so many are affected by in one way or another. Along the lakefront at Grant Park, a walk to celebrate cancer survivors and raise money for research was held on Sunday, which marked National Cancer Survivors Day. “I’m a survivor, prostate cancer,” Jesus Flores said. His mom, Nancy Howarter, had been given a grim diagnosis multiple times. She is still here. “I’ve…

Avera honors hundreds of cancer survivors

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It's National Cancer Survivors Day, and to celebrate, Avera spent the day honoring patients who beat the odds. Biking 4,000 miles to help homeless veterans Hundreds of cancer survivors came out the the Prairie Center in Sioux Falls where they enjoyed a free meal and a superhero theme. It's the 15th time Avera has hosted the event. Survivors say it was helpful for them to be around people who know exactly what th…

The Gathering Place marks National Cancer Survivors Day at 25th annual Race for the Place 5K

About 2,700 people took part in the 5K and 1-mile walk, raising close to $340,000 for The Gathering Place, which provides free services to people impacted by cancer.