This year's race will be our 10th annual event...and our last! The Run for Kathy is a charity event in memory of Kathryn Popp-Long, and features a 5K Race, 1-mile kids run, and a 1-mile family walk; it will be held on Saturday, October 11 in Bowie, MD. Since Kathy's death from cervical cancer in 1999, her family and friends have been working to host events that bring together the community, increase the awareness of cancer, and raise funds for cancer research.

To date, we have raised more than $90,000. Our goal this year is to surpass the $100,000 mark. All the money we have raised and will continue to raise goes to the Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD. Come and enjoy a great race and bring the kids. We have plenty of kids' activities to keep them entertained. There are also plenty of refreshments from Popeyes, Panera Bread, Giant Food, and Pizza Hut. And, the crowd favorite is the door prizes, many of which are Under Armour apparel. If you cannot make the race, consider making a donation, and know that 100% will go directly to cancer research.

For more information, including details about the race and to register online, go to Run for Kathy or call 301-428-3008. Note that all cancer survivors get to participate for free!