The Pasadena Marathon Event was on Sunday, June 30th. Cancer Support Community, Pasadena put together a team of 45 runners and walkers who enjoyed the event even in the extreme heat! National Charity League Members of the San Marino Chapter volunteered to manage the Team check in table.
After the race, they enjoyed a wonderful Sunday brunch at Mijares Mexican Restaurant.
Strides for Hope Sponsors were Juliennes, Mijares, Pasadena Symphony & Pops, and Rock it.
Funds raised by our fund raising events are a significant source of revenue for Cancer Support Community Pasadena, a non-profit corporation that touches more than 1,600 people in the greater Pasadena community annually. “Our Strides for Hope Team raises vital funds that enable Cancer Support Community Pasadena to provide free support for people facing cancer – because nobody should face cancer alone,†noted Clay Marquardt, Board President, Cancer Support Community Pasadena.
About Cancer Support Community
Cancer Support Community (CSCP) located at 200 East Del Mar Boulevard, Ste. 118, Pasadena is one of 50 Cancer Support Community affiliates located throughout the United States. Established in September 1990, the group ensures that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSCP has free programs that complement medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities to cancer patients, care-givers, and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. The agency projects more than 12,000 visits between January and December 2013. CSCP is a private 501c 3 corporation governed by a local Board of Directors. All expenses are underwritten each year entirely by donations received from individuals, corporations and foundations. For more information, visit www.cscpasadena.org
