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<\/a><\/p>\nIn October 2013, Maggie Skinner ran her first 5K race at the LA Cancer Challenge (LACC)<\/strong><\/a>, a 5K\/10K charity walk\/run that benefits pancreatic cancer research. For 12 years, it was a Skinner family tradition to be a part of the LACC<\/strong><\/a> in honor of a family friend who died in 2002 from pancreatic cancer.\u00a0 Since then, the family honors their dear friend each year by walking or running the charity race, but for Maggie, she wanted to do more than just cheer on her parents and other runners and walkers from the sideline. She wanted to run a 5K\u2026and she did!<\/p>\n Maggie was determined to run the 5K at the next LACC<\/strong><\/a>. So, she and her dad, Matt sat down and mapped out their goals. Then, over the next ten months it was all about training which began by running around the block near her home in Rancho Park. Through the good, bad and ugly of their training sessions, Matt had used various motivational techniques including bribing Maggie with candy and chocolate chip cookies. Over time, her mileage increased to reaching her personal best of 2.65 miles.<\/p>\n The time has come and she was ready to tackle her second 5K and Maggie\u2019s ten month training is about to be tested. Although she felt a little intimidated running with thousands of people on race day, she swallowed her fear and grabbed her mother\u2019s hand and persevered: Mile 1 (still running), dad asks if she was okay, she replied, \u201cshhhh, dad!\u201d; mile 2 (still running), dad asks if she wants some water, she replied, \u201cIt\u2019s too cold out for water.\u201d and mile 3 (still running), Maggie said to her dad, \u201cI can see the finish. It looks like I\u2019m gonna beat you!\u201d Maggie crossed the finish line with confidence and with a sense of accomplishment. Her official time was 34:51 ranking 3rd<\/sup> place in the 0-9 girls division.<\/p>\n Maggie took a stand in helping to bring awareness about pancreatic cancer proving that no matter how old you are, you have power to help!<\/u><\/p>\n The 19th Annual LA Cancer Challenge<\/a><\/strong> will take place on Sunday, October 30<\/span> at its new home, UCLA<\/strong><\/a> and Maggie will run again hoping to beat her previous time and shed light on a disease that has took the lives of thousands of people.<\/p>\n Children of all ages are welcome. Children being pushed in strollers do not need to register. Children running in the Kids Can Cure Fun Run need to be registered, and will receive a finishers prize. Adults can bring their children and either walk the 5K\/10K with them, push them in a stroller, or leave them with another adult from your party in the expo area while you race. (There will be lots for kids to do but they need to be supervised).<\/p>\n Last year, children as young as five walked or ran\u00a0the entire 5K! Families walking the race should start at the back of the line and allow the competitive runners to take off first.<\/p>\n You can register for the 5K OR<\/strong>\u00a010K, or both the 5K AND<\/strong>\u00a010K! This is a chip-timed event, so it’s a great way to beat or set your a personal best. Walk, jog, or run! Participants can be as young as eight years old.<\/p>\n 10\/1 – 10\/28: $45<\/p>\n 10\/28-10\/30: $50<\/p>\n 10\/1 – 10\/28: $50<\/p>\n 10\/28-10\/30: $55<\/p>\n The\u00a0Kids Can Cure Fun Run is for children ages 2 to\u00a07 years old to participate in the LACC<\/strong><\/a>. It is a very short race. The\u00a0youngest runners (2-4 years) to go first\u00a0(very young children can have parents accompany them), followed by 5-7 year olds. Kids will follow “The Bee” around the Expo and participate in our Children’s Costume Parade.<\/strong>\u00a0The Fun Run is non-competitive and is not timed.\u00a0Strollers, bikes and scooters are not allowed during the kids race.<\/p>\n 10\/1 – 10\/28: $20<\/p>\n 10\/28-10\/30: $25<\/p>\n Sign up for the Kids Can Cure Fun Run and help us Run Pancreatic Cancer Out of Town!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The\u00a0Fit Family Expo is not to miss. It has ongoing music and entertainment, sponsored food and beverages, and health and fitness booths. It\u00a0includes a Halloween Kids Zone with a bounce house, pumpkin arts and crafts, snacks and much more.<\/p>\n Prizes will be awarded in various categories including Best Adult, Best Team and Best Volunteer. Costumes must be family-friendly.<\/p>\n NOTE: You do not need to RUN in your Halloween costume. There will be a complimentary gear check area to store your belongings while you race.<\/p>\n If you can’t attend the event, you can participate by registering as\u00a0a virtual runner<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Virtual runners can register as individuals or be part of a team and it only requires a $25.00 donation. Virtual runners can fundraise and be eligible for fundraising awards.<\/p>\n You can also volunteer at the event<\/strong><\/a>!\u00a0A wide selection of volunteer opportunities will be available on event-weekend and earlier dates. Invite your friends and family to join you, dress up for Halloween, and help make this magical event the best one yet.<\/p>\n Where: UCLA<\/p>\n When: Sunday, October 30th, 2016<\/p>\n Why: To shed light on pancreatic cancer, which takes the lives of thousands of people every year<\/p>\n The event benefits: The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This giveaway is for registration of two adults and two children. The winner must register by 10\/24\/16.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\nIt’s fun for the whole family<\/h1>\n
5K\/10K<\/h2>\n
Pricing for\u00a05K or<\/span> 10K<\/h4>\n
Pricing for both the 5K and<\/span>\u00a010K<\/h4>\n
Kids Can Cure Fun Run for ages 2 – 7 years old<\/h2>\n
Pricing for Kids Can Cure Fun Run<\/h4>\n
Fit Family Expo<\/h2>\n
Dress in costume and enter the\u00a0Costume Contest<\/h4>\n
Be Virtual Runner or Volunteer<\/h2>\n
Details: 19th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge<\/h2>\n
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Giveaway: Family Four-Pack registration for the\u00a019th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge<\/h1>\n