*****IMPORTANT UPDATE – RACE CANCELLED*****
We regret to announce that the Sweatin’ for Sarah 5K race scheduled to be held on Saturday October 18, 2014 is being canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We truly appreciate all of your support each year as we have rallied our community to show their support for friends, family and neighbors in their fight against cancer.
We will be refunding the registration fee to those who have already registered. If you would still like to make a donation to Amanda Catano Dorais or Tiffiney Dickerson you may do so below using the Purple “Donate To Sweatin’ for Sarah” Button at the bottom of this page and specify who you would like to donate to. One of our previous year’s recipients, Camille Hatfield, passed away two weeks ago. If you would like to make a donation in her name funds will go to Tiffiney and Amanda.
Once again, we thank you for all your love and support.
Sweatin’ for Sarah
*****IMPORTANT UPDATE – RACE CANCELLED*****
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Come show your support and take part in the 5th Annual Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk. Run time starts Saturday morning, October 18, 2014 at 9 a.m. at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City.
Don’t feel like racing? Bring your dogs for a fall walk. Bring your strollers and get the kids out of the house. This event is open to all.
Why the Sweatin’ for Sarah Charity 5k Fun Run & Walk?
This Salt Lake City 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk honors the memory of Sarah. Each year, in Sarah’s honor, we select a local cancer fighter who will receive all the proceeds from the event. Proceeds are strictly used for helping cover the high costs of treatment and recovery from cancer and other cancer-related expenses.
This Year’s Recipient:
This year’s race will benefit two very courageous, young women, Amanda Catano Dorais and Tiffiney Dickerson in their continued fight against Colon cancer. Last year hundreds of runners gathered together on a beautiful morning to share their incredible support for a young mother, Chanda Ivie George. Sadly Chanda passed away last fall from but her spirits were incredibly uplifted by the support shown by our wonderful community through our annual Sweatin’ for Sarah 5K Charity Fun Run & Walk.
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The Tradition of the Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk
The Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk has blossomed into a Salt Lake City tradition that that celebrates a special day for everyone in attendance. In honor of Sarah, this Salt Lake City 5k has been run each year in the Sugarhouse neighborhood where Sarah lived.
Come be a part of the tradition and help us reach our goal of over 500 runners.
This years Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk will take place in one of Sarah’s favorite places, Sugar House Park.
To keep you moving, we’ll have one of Salt Lake City’s favorite DJ’s pumping out the best music this side of the Rockies.
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The History of the Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk
Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk began in 2010 to help Sarah Hays Shurtz pay her medical bills after she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on June 23, 2010. Running was a passion of Sarah’s. Unfortunately, when she was diagnosed with cancer she quickly lost her ability to run and train. For her, this was one of the hardest parts of having cancer—losing her ability to do something she loved.
The first year we did the Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk, Sarah was overwhelmed with emotion by the community support. With the amazingly positive uplift this had on Sarah’s spirits and outlook, we knew we couldn’t stop this 5k after her passing.
Sadly, Sarah lost her battle to cancer November 1, 2011. She loved the Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk and was honored to know it would help her legacy live on.
The Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk has now become a powerful way for the Salt Lake community to show support for local citizens who are fighting cancer.
Our Promise: Where the Sweatin’ for Sarah Donations Go
Sarah loved to help others, and one of her wishes was that 100% of all registration fees go to the chosen local who is fighting cancer to help cover their medical related bills. This donation allows us, as a community, to show our support to a local neighbor that we’re fighting with them by helping pay for their medical and cancer-related bills.
When is the Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk
This year’s Sweatin’ for Sarah 5k Charity Fun Run & Walk will take place as follows:
Date: Saturday October 18, 2014
Time: 9:00 am (Race start) 9:45 am (Raffle Prize Drawing)
Where: Sugarhouse Park- Lakeside Park Pavilion
Cost: $30* donation (Registration fee) per runner (Includes T-Shirt, Race Bib, Race and Activities for each registrant)
We Love You for your support!!!
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