SEA Blue Chicago's 5K raises awareness for prostate cancer
CHICAGO (WLS) -- September is Prostate Cancer awareness month. According to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer is the second largest cancer killer of men following lung cancer.
Prostate cancer claims the lives of approximately 30,000 men annually, and more than 220,000 men are diagnosed every year.
To raise awareness and money, SEA Blue Chicago is hosting their 11th annual Prostate Cancer Walk and Run on Sept. 13. Beginning at 8 a.m. in Chicago's lakefront in Lincoln Park, the money raised supports services provided at no charge by Us TOO International.
The SEA Blue name emphasizes the importance of the blue ribbon as the official symbol of prostate cancer awareness. SEA is an acronym for the event's goal to raise funds to Support, Educate and Advocate for those families whose lives have been impacted by prostate cancer.
Activities throughout the Sept. 13 event include the 5K CARA-certified race, celebration walk featuring a blue confetti start, educational sessions with physician presentations, free PSA testing, and free lunch, drinks and snacks. There will also be a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers, a DJ and live music.
Tom Kirk and Chad Little of Us TOO International visited ABC 7Eyewitness News before the big day to talk about the importance for prostate cancer awareness.
11th annual SEA Blue Chicago Prostate Cancer Walk & Run
Sunday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-noon
Lincoln Park (LaSalle and Stockton, near the lakefront)
Admission/ticket prices: $45 adults, $20 for kids 7-17 years old
Deadline to register: on-site registration is available
LINKS:
http://www.seablueprostatewalk.org/
http://www.facebook.com/SEABlueProstate
http://twitter.com/SEABlueWalk3K
