Hundreds to Run/Walk on Belle Isle to Call Attention to Lung Cancer, the #1 Cancer Killer in the U.S.

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DETROIT MI (09/29/2014)(readMedia)-- MEDIA ALERT--PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

WHAT:

The LUNG FORCE Run/Walk Detroit is a unique, festive event that will make a difference for lung cancer detection, research and cures. With an inspiring signature song and music, participants will celebrate the collective power of their breath.

CVS Health is the national presenting sponsor of the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE. The event will raise funds for research, early detection, advocacy, education and awareness for lung cancer, particularly awareness about the high rate of lung cancer in women.

Consider these facts:

• Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women in the U.S.

• Every five minutes, a woman in the U.S. is told she has lung cancer.

• The lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled over the past 35 years.

• Anyone can get lung cancer.

WHEN:

Friday, October 3, 2014

Registration Opens at 4:30PM

Festivities begin 5:00PM

Opening Ceremony at 6:00PM

Race Begins at 6:30PM

WHO:

American Lung Association in Michigan

WHERE:

Belle Isle Park

Remick Music Shell

Detroit, MI 48207

ABOUT THE RUN/WALK:

The Run/Walk is a 5K (3.1 miles) loop starting and stopping at the Remick Music Shell. Participants can warm up with a fitness session and then return after to the Remick Band Shell for more music, food, lung health and advocacy information, a chance to visit our sponsor booths and lung health information stations, and prize drawings.

ACTIVITIES

include: 5K run/walk; DJ and live entertainment; registrants can participate in free yoga, barre, and Zumba; free flu shots for registered participants (limited quantity available); turquoise takeover awards for individual and team wearing the most turquoise; Lung health information, exhibitor booths; prize and awards. Registrants can participate in activities before and after the race.

COST:

Registration for walkers is free. Registration for runners is $25. Online Registration closes at noon on October 1st. Day of Event Registration available at Belle Isle, Remick Music Shell.

MORE INFO: www.lungforce.org/walk [for print] [direct link: http://action.lung.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=10430]

CONTACT: Christina Klekner, 248-784-2000, runwalk@midlandlung.org