Edison Hosts Ninth Annual 5K for Cancer

The ninth annual Chris Cianciolo/Edison 5K for Cancer Race will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Edison Community College in Piqua. The race is held annually to help raise awareness for all types of cancer. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the UVMC Cancer Care Center as well as a patient of the center to assist them and their family with the financial burdens of the disease.

This year’s recipient is Shauna Perry, 43, of Piqua. Shauna is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer and was honored to find out she is the recipient of this year’s fundraiser.

Those interested in participating can pre-register for the event online now through October 2, 2013 at www.edisonohio.edu/5k. Entry fees are $12 for pre-registered participants and $15 for race day registrations. Pre-registered participants will receive a free t-shirt and additional shirts will be sold for $5 on race day.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. followed by a one-mile Fun Run for Kids at 8:30 a.m. The official race begins at 9 a.m., starting in the back parking lot of the college. The five-kilometer race is an “out-and-back” course, and is run entirely on pavement.

“We look forward to every opportunity where we can lend support to important causes,” said Amber Selhorst, Assistant Athletic Director and Coordinator of Student Life. “Our 5K is special because cancer affects everyone in the community and this is a way for Edison to help the Cancer Care Center as well as a local family.”

The race is held in memory of Chris Cianciolo, who lost her 15-year battle with cancer in 2005. Last year, approximately 150 people participated in the race, which helped raise nearly $1,000.

For more information contact Amber Selhorst at aselhorst@edisonohio.edu