News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Catherine Larsen, 209-525-3106.
Public invited to MMC's
Cancer Awareness Run and Ride
MODESTO –September 10, 2009 – The public is invited to Memorial Medical Center’s Cancer Awareness Run and Ride, scheduled for September 19 at the Modesto Junior College West Campus,
2201 Blue Gum Ave. The event promotes cancer awareness, cancer prevention and early detection, and encourages participants to exercise, eat nutritiously and live a healthy life.
The event is presented by Memorial in partnership with Modesto Shadow Chase Running Club and Fun Sport Bikes. Last year’s Run and Ride drew a crowd of 1,000 and more than 600 registered participants.
The Run and Ride will feature a variety of options for participants. Runs include a 10K and 2-mile run/walk and a kids’ fun run. Rides include a 12-mile family ride, 30-mile and 63-mile options. In addition, there will be food, a prize drawing for registered participants, and educational exhibits addressing cancer and healthy lifestyles.
For information about the Run and Ride or to register, contact Memorial’s Cancer Services
at 569-7789 or visit memorialmedicalcenter.org to register online.
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Memorial Medical Center is part of Sutter Health, a family of not-for-profit hospitals, physician organizations and other medical services that share resources and expertise to advance health care quality and access. Serving more than 100 communities in Northern California, Sutter Health is a regional leader in cardiac care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, obstetrics, and newborn intensive care, and is a pioneer in advanced patient safety technology.