Tammy Walker Cancer Center
The Fe For A Cure is one of the biggest, most fun and most affordable races in Salina! This year's race will be held on Saturday, September 20th and will start and finish at Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
The Fe For A Cure 5K race is one of only two running events in Salina that is USATF Certified (Salina Crossroads Marathon is the other certified event). In addition to the 5K a new one mile fun run was added in 2024. It makes the Fe For A Cure Race/Walk an event the entire family can participate in.
The 5K race will be starting at 8:00 am with the one mile fun run following at 8:10 am Registration is $25.00 for anyone 12 and older and $10.00 for anyone 11 and younger and includes a race t-shirt and breakfast food provided by Salina Regional Health Center Food Services.
Last year's race had a record 834 registered participants. The Fe for a Cure is excited to have runners registered from 38 communities in Kansas and registrations are significantly higher than last year at this time.
“This year our theme is ‘Celebrating a Decade of Hope,’” said Marla McElderry, executive director at the Salina Regional Health Foundation. “The support for Fe for a Cure and the Tammy Walker Cancer Center continues to grow, and this event provides incredibly meaningful assistance for area cancer patients who are going through one of the most challenging periods of their lives.”
Nearly 6,500 people have participated in the event over the years and the event has raised $321,546 through entry fees and donations. Below are just a few of the ways our fundraising events help support patients at Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
Patient meal program
Patients undergoing long chemotherapy infusions are offered a meal (lunch), Monday thru Thursday. The patient meal program started in November 2022 and over 3800 meals have been served. What an amazing gift to our patients! During the school year the patient meal program provides our Project Search interns the opportunity to learn work skills and business soft-skills with the goal of helping them gain employment. During the summer we have volunteers who help out.
Appearance center
Patients are able to get wigs, hats, scarves, and other items at no cost. Wigs and other items from the appearance center can help empower patients and help them feel more comfortable and confident as well as provide a sense of normalcy during treatment.
Transportation Assistance
Transportation shouldn't be a roadblock to cancer treatment. Our partnership with OCCK allows us to offer transportation services to those who need it at no cost.
Morrison House
The Morrison House is a guest residence for those living outside Salina with a loved one who is a patient at Salina Regional Health Center and outpatients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
Volunteers needed
Fe for a Cure needs about 90 Road Guard Volunteers to direct participants, cheer on runners and re-route traffic at intersections along the race course. Volunteers will report for duty from 7:30 am to 9:30 am on race day (September 20).
To sign up to be a road guard register at the link https://feforacurevolunteers.srhc.com/volunteer-registration/
The Fe for a Cure could also use a few volunteers to help out with packet pickup on Friday, September 19th from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (shifts are 7:00 - 10:00 am, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 6:00 pm) at Tammy Walker Cancer Center and on Saturday morning (shifts are 5:45 - 8:00 am and 8:00 - 10:30 am) to help with packet pickup and vendor set up/tear down.
If you are interested in helping out at packet pickup or vendor set up/tear down email Daniel Craig at [email protected] and indicate which shift you prefer.
Want to participate or support cancer patients, but have a conflict? Register as a Couch Potato ($25 adults/$10 kids) and secure yourself a commemorative t-shirt from the event.
The Fe for a Cure is proud to be a part of the Run Salina Series.
Run Salina is a collaborative effort of local organizations to encourage the community to participate in multiple events. Events already held include Love, Chloe Fun Run, Smoky Hill River Run, and Run for the Hills. The Salina Crossroads Marathon on November 8th and Frosty Fun Run on November 22nd are the final races of the year. Participants who complete 4 of the 6 events will receive an exclusive Run Salina Series shirt. By participating in the Run Salina Series, you are making a big difference in the lives of many. Your participation turns into funding for these non-profits who help children and adults within our community.
Register today
Register at feforacure.com.