- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Cheer on 2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend athletes with AACR Runners for Research!
ORGANIZATION: American Association for Cancer Research
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Calling all Volunteers and Cancer Fighters!!
Join the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in cheering on our AACR Runners for Research athletes as they tackle the AACR Philadelphia Marathon and the Dietz & Watson Half Marathon! Our athletes have been training hard and fundraising for months - let's cheer them on and show our support on race day!
Dates/Times:
-Saturday, 11/23/2024: Half Marathon - Starts at 7 AM, ends around 10 AM (or whenever the last athletes run by).
-Sunday, 11/24/2024: AACR Philadelphia Marathon - Starts at 7 AM, ends around 10 AM (or whenever the last athlete runs by).
You can choose to volunteer for one day or both-whatever works best for you!
Location:
The intersection of S 6th and Chestnut. (across from Wawa).
Easily accessible from SEPTA (Market Frankford Line, 5thSt Station) and PATCO (8th and Market).
SEPTA- Take MFL to 5th Street Independence Hall Station. Head west on Market St and make a left on S 6th.
PATCO - Take PATCO to 8th and Market. Walk east on Market St toward S 7thSt. Turn right onto S 7thSt. Turn left onto Chestnut.
Bring your enthusiasm! Posters, pompoms, noisemakers, and anything else to make some noise are welcome! Please wear as much GREEN as possible! Snacks and water will be provided and we’re happy to also provide community service documentation if needed.
Interested in joining us or want to learn more? Register below or reach out to runners@aacr.org with any questions. If these dates don’t work for you but you’d still like to get involved, send us an email and we'll connect you with other ways to support our program.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer. Our mission is to cure cancer through research, education, communication and collaboration.
2 Shifts
- Sat Nov 23, 2024 - 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST - Spots available: 10+
- Sun Nov 24, 2024 - 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST - Spots available: 10+
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About American Association for Cancer Research
Location:
615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration.
Description
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer. Our mission is to cure cancer through research, education, communication and collaboration.
Our resources do not just fund fellowships and scholarships for cancer researchers in some of the leading hospitals, labs and research institutes around the world. We're also making investments into career training of cancer researchers, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and creating avenues for information sharing amongst not just doctors and cancer researchers, but patients and families as well.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The intersection of S 6th and Chestnut StAcross from WawaPhiladelphia, PA 19106
DATE POSTED
October 22, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
N/A