Join American League Champion, New York Yankees First Baseman Anthony Rizzo for the 13th Annual Walk-Off for Cancer. The 5k Walk and Run will take place at Pine Trails Park. NEW THIS YEAR- 5K RUN: We have added a 5k Timed Run. Awards will be given to the top 3 Male and Female runners and will receive a picture with your trophy and Anthony.
The event takes place on November 24th, registration starts at 7:30am and the walk starts any 9:00am. Proceeds from the walk go to benefit our Hope 48 grants program which provides direct financial support to families battling cancer. The 12th annual Walk-Off for Cancer raised 1.3 million dollars.
Each in-person registrant receives a gift bag including an event t-shirt and Nike drawstring bag. Complimentary Breakfast and coffee available on-site. Anthony will be in attendance and available for photos!
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Dear supporters
Just after starting his professional baseball career, Anthony Rizzo was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He realized that his recovery was even more grueling for their family because his Grandma was facing her own battle with breast cancer at the very same time. Anthony says, “As bad as the chemotherapy treatments made me feel, I knew I had to dig deep and stay strong for everyone around me. I realized that cancer is so much more than individual hardship, but rather a battle that the whole family must face together.” After the long road of treatments, he finally got the news that he was in remission. He continues, “This provided me the clarity to know that, in addition to my dreams of major league ball, I now wanted to become a role model to help cancer patients and their families. In 2012, with the help of my family, we founded The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation to support pediatric cancer patients and their families. I truly appreciate your love and support as we all step up to the plate in the fight against cancer.”
