Glimmer of Hope to host 5K fundraising race in North Park
The Glimmer of Hope Foundation, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer awareness, is hosting the Race to Beat Breast Cancer on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Allison Park.
The race is a 5K run/walk that will wind through the trails of North Park. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Glimmer of Hope Foundation, which has given $6 million to support breast cancer research and health initiatives since its inception in 1994.
“Supporting the metastatic breast cancer community is a cause close to my heart,” said Glimmer of Hope founder Diana Napper in a news release. “Many of these brave individuals are young women with small children, and our mission is to provide them with comfort, compassion and unwavering support as we work toward a cure for breast cancer.”
On-site registration and pre-race activities will start at 8 a.m., with the race beginning at 9 a.m. All runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and all participants will receive an official “Women of Steel” Steelers Terrible Towel.
