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UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge

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The UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge is a community movement to raise awareness and funds for critical cancer research at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Every participant-raised dollar directly funds pilot studies and early phase clinical trials that aim to develop new insights into cancer prevention, treatment and cures — to save lives.

The UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge is an activity of the University of California, Irvine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax ID 95-2540117.
CHALLENGE DAY COUNTDOWN
$ raised of $ goal

Saturday, Oct. 11 at the UC Irvine Campus
5K Run/Walk | 14-, 35-, 60- and 100-Mile Ride | Mountain Bike Ride

When you ride, run or walk for the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge, you directly impact the fight against cancer. Enjoy a family friendly festival featuring food, live music and more!



Fundraising Commitments:
• Child/Student: $25
• Adult: $50
• Adult VIP: $500 (includes VIP Lounge access)
 
Your fundraising efforts translate into real progress! The projects funded by your donations are announced the following year, showcasing the direct impact of your support.



 
 


Making a Difference

The fight against cancer begins with fundamental research on its causes, detection, prevention and treatment at National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer centers like the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Your support through the Anti-Cancer Challenge directly funds cancer-related projects, enabling UC Irvine physician-scientists to generate crucial preliminary data for high-impact research.


 
 


Free Community Lead-Up Events

You're invited to attend lead-up events to learn more about the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge and hear about the impact of funded research. All lead-up events are free and open to the public. RSVP is required.

Thursday, June 5 | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Kickoff and Grant Awards Announcement

Saturday, July 19 | 8 - 11 a.m.
Rally

Thursday Aug. 14 | 4 - 6 p.m.
Research Reception and Lab Tours

Saturday, Sept. 6 | 8 - 11 a.m.
Rally

 


Meet 2024 Patient Honoree - Megan Yoo Schneider

Grateful to call herself a survivor of ovarian cancer, Megan Yoo Schneider is on a mission to raise awareness and funding for critical cancer research by participating in the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge. 
 

 

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