Faculty, staff and students are invited to join the Brock University team for the 13th annual Rankin Cancer Run.<\/p>\n
The event kicks off Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at the Grantham Lions Club in St. Catharines. Participants have the choice to run or walk a one- or five-kilometre route along the Welland Canal.<\/p>\n
In addition to entering a team, Brock is further enhancing its community engagement by sponsoring this year\u2019s run.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Rankin Cancer Run is truly a unique and inspirational event to be a part of,\u201d says Megan Brown, Community Engagement Co-ordinator with Student Life and Community Experience. \u201cWe hope that many members of the Brock community \u2014 students, faculty and staff \u2014\u00a0join us this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Registration is $20 for adults or $10 for students from kindergarten to university, and includes a T-shirt. Children aged five and under are free, but must have their name included in the family section of a parent\u2019s registration form. Anyone who collects $100 or more in donations does not have to pay a registration fee. After the run, participants will be treated to a complimentary barbecue lunch.<\/p>\n
As one of Niagara\u2019s largest fundraising events, the Rankin Cancer Run has raised more than $7.5 million over 12 years. Last year\u2019s event saw 265 teams and more than 13,000 participants. The run is 100 per cent co-ordinated by volunteers \u2014 all money raised<\/a> directly supports local cancer organizations.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s incredible to see the thousands of participants from across the community who come together in support of the Rankin Cancer Run,\u201d says Brown. \u201cBrock has been part of the run since its inaugural year in 2006. This year we hope to grow our team and carry on our tradition of participation in support of the many lives touched by cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n Show support for the Niagara community by gathering family, friends and co-workers, and joining the Brock University team:<\/p>\n