September Events: Communities Connect Against Cancer

Summer is almost over but that doesn’t mean the fun is! Don’t miss out on these September events that support the Abramson Cancer Center! From walks and runs to beer fests and concerts - there is something for the whole family happening right here in our community to fight cancer.

Bicyclists in marathon

September 14, 2019
Philadelphia Undy Run/Walk
Paine's Park - Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, 7am- 10am
Organized by the Colon Cancer Alliance, be part of this family friendly underwear themed run/walk to raise vital funding and awareness of colon cancer.

September 14, 2019
2nd Annual A Love for Life Oktoberfest
101 Liberty Street in Newtown, PA, 4-8pm
Bier, Brats and Kraut! And guilt-free, all proceeds from this Oktoberfest supports pancreatic cancer at Penn through A Love for Life.
No ticket is needed – make a donation of $55/person (or more) and show up!
Donate Here

Rowers at dock smiling

September 14, 2019
N.E.D: No Evidence of Disease Concert
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19104, 4-8pm
Support ovarian cancer awareness month at the fun-filled N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease) Benefit Concert. N.E.D. is a band of five gynecologic oncologists, from across the country, including Penn’s own Dr. Bob Burger, working to empower women, give hope to those battling cancer, and break the silence surrounding gynecologic cancer through music.

September 14, 2019
Ladies of Port Richmond Designer Bag Bingo
Polonia Club, 4431 Belgrade St, Philadelphia, PA 19137, 7pm – 11 pm
Designer bags and bingo for breast cancer – need we say more?!
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September 15, 2019
Breakthrough Bike Challenge
Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, Berks County, PA 19508, 7am-2pm
Picture this – getting fit, supporting cancer research, quiet meditative cycling along beautiful country roads, mixing with patients, families, doctors, nurses –all with one mission in mind – Pedaling Towards Cures. Cheer, cycle, contribute at the Breakthrough Bike Challenge!

September 15, 2019
Moving for Melanoma Delaware 5k Walk/Run
200 E Cochran St, Middletown, DE 19709, 8am – 11 am
Don’t delay – get to Delaware today! Run, walk, fun for the whole family!

September 21, 2019
5th Annual Bucks County Dragon Boat Festival
Core Creek Road –262 Tollgate Road, Langhorne PA 19047, 6:00am- 5:00pm
Bringing the fire to the banks of Lake Luxembourg is the fierce crew of A Love For Life Dragon Boat team. Cheer them on and support pancreatic cancer research at Penn!

kids with various purple wigs and makeup

September 27, 2019
Kevin John McAleese Foundation Believe Gala
One Dock Street (2nd and Walnut), Philadelphia, PA 19106, 6:30 pm -10:30 pm
Honoring the legacy of an incredible person and in support of glioblastoma research- join this community for cocktails, dinner, auction, live entertainment, and stories of hope at this year’s Believe Gala!

September 28, 2019
Kathleen M. Rotz Lung Cancer Research 5K Run/Walk
Tyler State Park, 10 Stable Mill Rd, Richboro, PA 18954, 7:30am – 11:30 am
Not just a run/walk in the park, this 5th annual event raises money for lung cancer research at Penn – and includes activities for all ages!

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