Thank you so much to everyone who helped make last Saturday's Fight Back Festival such a huge success.
We were able to raise more than $55,000 to support the Cancer Community Center wtih your help.
To see the 5K & 10K results go to
http://www.cancercommunitycenter.org/CombatCancerResults_2011.htm
The bike, run & walk may be over but the fight against cancer is not. Please continue to ask friends, family & coworkers to pledge their support to you & your efforts to fight back against cancer.
We look forward to seeing you next year and stay tuned for the announcement of the 2012 date!
Fight Back Festival
Cycling, Running & Walking to Fight Back Against Cancer.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
9am - 3pm
Schedule of Events:
8:30am - Registration Opens
9:30am - 60 Mile Bike Ride Start
10:00am - 10K Run
10:15am - 5K Run
10:30am - 25 Mile Bike Ride Start
11:00am - 10 Mile Bike Ride Start
11:15am - 1 Mile Stroll & 5K Walk
Participants of all levels and ability are invited to join us as we bike, run and walk at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, ME for this family friendly day of encouragement and support. Participants will enjoy activities, demonstrations, balloons, face painting, live music and great food!
All proceeds from Fight Back Festival benefit the Cancer Community Center located in South Portland, Maine. In addition to money raised from the registration fees participants are encouraged to raise additional funds from family, friends and coworkers to support their ride, run or walk and the Cancer Community Center's free programs and support services.
Fundraising prizes include:
Raise $100 and receive a complimentary BBQ.
Raise $250 and receive a complimentary long sleeve Atayne performance t-shirt and BBQ.
Raise $500 and receive a complimentary Lobster Bake & long sleeve Atayne performance t-shirt.
BBQ tickets, t-shirts and lobster bake tickets may be purchased separately. Family & friends not riding, running or walking are encouraged to join us for the day.
BBQ includes hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers with veggies, fruit, cookies & ice cream.
Lobster bake includes steamed lobster & mussels, corn, potatoes, cookies & ice cream.
Snacks & water will be available throughout the day for all participants.
Events include:
Chris & Dave's Not Dead Yet Bike Ride
10, 25 & 60 Mile Bike Rides
Combat Cancer
5K & 10K Runs
1 Mile Stroll & 5K Walk
BBQ & Lobster Bake to follow all events.
PURCHASE A TRIBUTE MARKER TODAY!
Honor the people in your life who have been affected by cancer by purchasing a Trail Marker today. Trail Markers will be placed along the trails in Honor, Memory or Support of friends and family members.
Please be aware that Pineland Farms does not allow dogs on the premises, in an effort to ensure the greatest safety of all visitors to the farm and for the safety of Pineland Farms' animals.
For more information or if you have any questions please contact Jennifer Nelson at the Cancer Community Center by phone at 207-774-2200 or by email at JNelson@CancerCommunityCenter.org.
