Submitted by the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary’s annual 5K Run~Walk for Cancer brings together runners, walkers and families from across the 25 communities served by Emerson Hospital to support cancer care at the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital—Bethke. The rain-or-shine event will take place at the Thoreau Club Field, 275 Forest Ridge Road in Concord, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.
The 5K Run~Walk and one-mile Kids Fun Run follow groomed trails and residential streets. A post-race award ceremony will honor medalists in various race categories and the event’s top fundraisers. Participants and their guests are invited to remain at the Thoreau Club for a BBQ and family activities, including a tot trot for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult, swimming and sports, craft activities and an inflatable obstacle course.
The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:15 a.m., the 5K Run~Walk begins at 10:00 a.m., and the post-race ceremony takes place at 11:00 a.m. Online registration is available until 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, May 29. Walk-in registrations on the day of the event are welcome.
Visit www.EmersonHospital.org/5k to register to run or walk and to make a donation to support cancer care at Emerson, your community hospital.
The Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital-Bethke brings together experienced cancer specialists, leading-edge technology and the latest treatment options for patients in Emerson’s service area. Emerson’s close collaboration with Mass General’s main campus downtown means you get world-class cancer care right in your own backyard. Learn more at https://bit.ly/1m5YesC.
Emerson Hospital is a multi-site health system headquartered in Concord, Mass., with additional facilities in Sudbury, Groton and Westford. The 179-bed hospital provides advanced medical services to more than 300,000 individuals in 25 towns. For more information about Emerson Hospital, visit www.emersonhospital.org.
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary supports Emerson through increased community awareness, health-related education and fundraising initiatives. Over the past decade, the Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts have helped to raise more than $2.4 million for hospital equipment, facilities and services.
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