EVENT DESCRIPTION
Kickin’ Cancer!® is a non-competitive family-friendly event featuring a 5K & 10K Run, Walk, and Stroller Run, and a Family Expo with fitness demos, product samples, and entertainment. Since its inception, Kickin’ Cancer!® has raised more than $3 million dollars for the Lynne Cohen Foundation — providing women and families affected by ovarian and breast cancers with tools to prevent disease, catch cancer early, and fight it hard.
EXPO & T-SHIRT PICKUP: 7:30 AM
5K & 10K START: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: 11620 San Vicente Blvd.Los Angeles CA 90049
HIGHLIGHTS
Non-competitive, 5K Run / Walk / Stroll
Optional 10K for Our Enthusiastic Runners
Pre-Race Workouts
Family Expo with Product Samples, Entertainment, Photo Booth & more
Kickin’ Cancer!® Tribute “Signature” Wall
THE COURSE
The scenic 5K and 10k course starts at San Vicente Blvd. and Darlington and continues West on the North side of San Vicente Blvd., U-turns at Avondale and loops back on the South side of San Vicente Blvd.
HOSTED BY
AMY COHEN EPSTEIN: As the Founder and Executive Director of the Lynne Cohen Foundation, Amy has dedicated the last 25 years to fighting women's cancers and to giving women at increased risk the tools to SURVIVE, PREVIVE, and THRIVE.
MARLA TELLEZ, Event Emcee: this two-time Emmy Award winner, FOX 11 News Anchor, and Breaking Bad Season 3 actress lives in Brentwood, Los Angeles and shares our conviction that every step matters.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Register online through our registration portal, by mail, or on event day beginning at 7:30 am. Mail-in registrations must be received with entry fees by October 1.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Personalize your fundraising page (link emailed to you after registering). Active Fundraisers receive event T-Shirts, not to mention major street cred.
VIRTUAL WALKER: You can participate online! Register as a VIRTUAL WALKER as an individual, as a Team Captain, or as a member of a Team. Stay in bed or walk in your area!
FUNDRAISE
REGISTER to participate in Kickin’ Cancer 5K/10K & Expo
ACTIVATE your personal fundraising page via the confirmation email
Save the link to your personal fundraising page.
Login any time from that email or from the Lynne Cohen Foundation website under the Ways to Give dropdown.
PERSONALIZE: set your fundraising goal, upload photos and a personal message about your connection to the cause, send emails, make calls, and post to social media asking friends and family to support you, and track your progress!
Any funds you raise via your fundraising page will be credited to your personal campaign as well as (if applicable) to your team total.
You can log in to your Fundraising page any time at
https://impact.lynnecohenfoundation.org/event/kickin-cancer-r-run-walk-stroll-2023/e493990
OR REGISTER to fundraise as a Virtual Walker
Virtual Walkers join the Kickin’ Cancer!® movement from all around the world!
Register to Fundraise Only and you’ll receive access to your personal fundraising page via email
You will NOT be registered for the race/expo event, so you can walk in your area or fundraise in your pajamas
You can choose to start a team, join a team, or fundraise as an individual.
Raise $1 or more and receive an event T so you can post your Kickin’ Cancer!® selfie to raise awareness along with the funds #kickincancer @lynnecohenfoundation
1112 Montana Ave, Suite 861 Santa Monica, CA 90403
Please include your name/team name in the memo line of each check to ensure that proper credit is given for every donation.
TRIBUTE WALL
The Kickin’ Cancer!® Tribute Wall is a standing testament to honor and remember all those affected by cancer for everyone to view and enjoy on event day. All attendees are invited to add personal messages, dedications, words of wisdom, or just your John Hancock to The Tribute Wall on event day.
TEAM UP
There is no minimum number of registrants and no fundraising obligation to form a team.
If you would like to register a team, but don’t know who will be on your team yet, no problem! Register using the Create a Team option and register only yourself. Once you know who you’d like to add to your team, you can send out a registration link with your team name to potential team members.
Nothing unites a group like the opportunity to have fun and do good all at the same time. Kickin’ Cancer!® thrives on teams and teams thrive with us. Whether you’re a corporation, social club, sports team, or just a group of friends, take the leap to get together and highlight your combined efforts as a Team.
If your business is interested in a sponsorship level we will gladly consider your ability to raise the minimum dollars needed as equal to a check written.
Want your business to be recognized as a SPONSOR? Raise $1,500 as a corporate team!
For more information, or to get started contact info@kickincancer.com
ATTIRE
Kickin’ Cancer is a family-friendly event. Appropriate workout attire is strongly recommended. Tanks, tees, and tights are all fine! Please avoid excessive skin or costumes that might be disturbing for small children.
LOCATION
11620 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90049 United States
Street parking is extremely limited. Read posted signs carefully.
Parking Fee: $7. Please bring exact change.
Carpooling is appreciated and encouraged!
From San Vicente Blvd. follow San Vicente until you get to Bringham.
Make a left at Darlington Ave. and a right on San Vicente Blvd.
NOTE: This lot closes at 8:20am. If you arrive after 8:20am, you’ll be directed to alternate parking lot
