Denver Locals Rally to Support Innovative Research and Double Survival

Denver, CO – Hundreds of local residents are joining forces to fight lung cancer, united in the belief that surviving lung cancer should be the expectation, not the exception. The Denver Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk will take place Sunday, October 1 at Washington Park (701 South Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80209). All proceeds from the event support Free to Breathe, a lung cancer research and advocacy organization dedicated to increasing lung cancer survival.  

By fundraising and joining us on event day, you are bringing hope to those affected by the disease and their families. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined, yet these three cancers receive more research funding. More treatment options are needed, and the innovative research we’re funding through the fundraising efforts of our community can help ensure everyone diagnosed with the disease has a fighting chance. — volunteer Leanna Whitcher of Castle Pines

The Free to Breathe events community has raised over $16 million to support groundbreaking research and educational programs since 2005. Funds raised support life saving lung cancer research, promote access to clinical trials while building and empowering the lung cancer community. 

Last year, community members, teams, and companies across the region supported the Denver Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk by raising over $75,000. Event chairs hope to surpass that total in 2017, which will go a long way in supporting programs specifically designed to ensure that more patients become survivors. Every dollar counts to the more than 224,000 people diagnosed in the U.S with lung cancer each year. People who have never smoked account for between 20,000 and 30,000 of lung cancer diagnoses every year. In Colorado alone, an estimated 2,420 residents will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017.

This year’s event will feature a 5K Run/Walk. The day will also include music from a local DJ, a variety of kids’ activities and fun for the whole family. Special recognition will be given to top finishers and fundraisers. Gather your squad, and join us for an inspiring day focused on doubling lung cancer survival. To register and begin fundraising, visit www.freetobreathe.org/denver.

WHAT: Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk

WHEN: Sunday, October 1

WHERE: Washington Park (701 South Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80209)

HOW: Register and begin fundraising @ www.freetobreathe.org/denver

Who is Free to Breathe

Free to Breathe, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a partnership of lung cancer survivors, advocates, researchers, healthcare professionals and industry leaders dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. For more information, visit www.freetobreathe.org.

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