O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Magazine Spring 2019 | Page 15

LACE UP FOR A CURE
Saturday, June 2, 2018 marked the beginning of a new
tradition for the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
at UAB as it hosted its inaugural Lace Up for a Cure 2K
walk at the UAB Campus Green. Described by Cancer
Center Director, Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., as “an
inclusive event for patients, families and caregivers, and
also an event representing all cancer types,” the walk
hosted more than 200 individuals touched by cancer in
the community.
With fun activities for all, including walk warm-ups
and fitness demonstrations by Meg Baker and music
by DiJital Entertainment, the walk emphasized the
importance of celebrating and raising awareness of the
many services offered at the O’Neal Comprehensive
Cancer Center. Individuals at the event were able to
support the Center’s mission of improving cancer
prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center will host its 2nd annual Lace Up for a Cure 5K walk on Saturday, March
9, 2019, at the UAB Campus Green. Register today at www.runsignup.com/laceupforacure.
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