Events
5K Walk (IN-PERSON)
$40
$35
9:00AM CDT
- 12:00PM CDT
Registration ends September 12, 2025 at 12:00pm CDT
5K Run (IN-PERSON) *bib / chip timing*
$40
$35
9:00AM CDT
- 12:00PM CDT
Registration ends September 12, 2025 at 12:00pm CDT
In-Person OR Virtual Race Website
Additional In-Person OR Virtual Race information can be found at https://christmaswithoutcancer.org/5k/.
Place
In Person:
Klein Park/Circle Park located at 97th and Homan Avenue in Evergreen Park, Illinois
Virtual: Anywhere you'd like!
Virtual: Anywhere you'd like!
Description
11th Annual 5K Run/Walk Fundraising Event for Christmas Without Cancer NFP
All money raised will allow Christmas Without Cancer to continue their mission of helping southland families battling the devastation of cancer.
Who is Christmas Without Cancer NFP?
A nonprofit organization that was founded in 2003 by Gerri Neylon, a dedicated oncology nurse. We offer a wide range of support, including Christmas gifts, gift cards for gas, groceries, medications, and much more. While our name says "Christmas," we are proud to provide help throughout the entire year, made possible by the kindness of our generous supporters. Over the last 22 years, we have been able to assist thousands of families in the Southland who are facing the challenges of cancer.
In-Person OR Virtual Race Contact Info
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Want to become a 5K Sponsor?
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Dear Friends,
Christmas Without Cancer (CWC) is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2003 by a former oncology nurse, Gerri Neylon. Gerri was moved by the struggles of families that were undergoing cancer treatments and the physical, emotional, and financial expenses of the disease. The organization began by "adopting" a family affected by cancer during the Christmas season. Today, CWC extends its support to families not just at Christmas, but throughout the entire year.
Since it was founded, CWC has helped thousands of families in the surrounding southland region, located within 30 miles of Oak Lawn, IL. The year 2024 marked a milestone for CWC, as the organization provided help to 598 families over the year and 114 families during the Christmas season. This support included:
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$190,833.57 in financial support for mortgage/rent, utilities, household costs, and travel expenses for treatment
$88,613.42 dedicated to spreading holiday cheer
$71,506 in gift cards for gas, medications, and groceries
CWC is excited to announce our 11th Annual 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, September 20th, at Klein Park (Circle Park) in Evergreen Park, IL. We aim to raise funds to further our mission of supporting families battling this devastating disease during tough times. We kindly request your support through sponsorship or in-kind donations. Any contribution from you or your company would be immensely appreciated.
On behalf of the Christmas Without Cancer team and the local cancer patients and families who will benefit from your kindness, we sincerely thank you for considering our request!
Christmas Without Cancer (EIN #32-0299001) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were received in consideration of this contribution.
*RunSignUp/Facebook fundraisers do not count towards Sponsorship fees. If you would like to create a sponsorship page to help raise commitment fees, please reach out to CWCRunWalk@gmail.com. We have a software to help!
Course Maps
Directions
In Person:
Klein Park/Circle Park located at 97th and Homan Avenue in Evergreen Park, Illinois
Virtual:
Anywhere you'd like!
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