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Over 330 participants and 26 volunteers gathered to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 4, at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $37,000 to help patients battling cancer in our community.
The Lacing Up for a Cure 5K, hosted by Iredell Health System, was created to raise community awareness and funds for cancer prevention, treatment, and recovery. All proceeds benefit local cancer patients through the Cancer Patient Support Fund of the Iredell Health Foundation, the health system’s philanthropic arm. This fund assists anyone receiving active cancer treatment that needs help with transportation, lodging, support group activities, and discretionary support.
The idea of a 5K started with a request from an Iredell Health nurse.
“The 2nd Annual Lacing Up for a Cure 5K was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when a community comes together,” shared Kim Holland, development coordinator at Iredell Health Foundation. “This year, we were honored to introduce a Cancer Survivor Walk and a 1-Mile Run/Walk — heartfelt additions that allowed us to celebrate the strength and resilience of those who have faced cancer. The success of this event was made possible by our incredible sponsors, whose generosity fuels both hope and impact. Together, we’re making strides toward helping those in need and investing in the future of our community.”
This event is unique in that it features the chance to sponsor local schools. With a $3,000 sponsorship, 10 students from the school of the sponsor’s choice get to participate in the race and $1,500 goes directly back to that school. This year’s recipients are North Iredell High School, Statesville High School Boosters, and N.B. Mills Elementary School.
SPONSORS
Generous sponsors of this event include Statesville Brick Co., Pence Farms, Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic, Foothills Oral Surgery, Bobcat, Rodgers Building, Hamilton Point, Be Well Iredell, Denso, Susan and Will Fanjoy, Fora Dermatology, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, Southern Oncology, IMH Volunteers, Cavin Cook Funeral Home, Walter and Edie Holland, Dr. David Cash, OptiMed Hospitalists, and Iredell Free News.
LEARN MORE
To learn more about Iredell Health Foundation, visit iredellhealthfoundation.org.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; close to 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.
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