Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Walk to reduce your risk of prostate cancer + help others on June 7—register now
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What if we told you simply going for a walk could help reduce your risk of prostate cancer?
Research shows that walking for just three hours a week may help lower your risk of this common cancer, which affects 1 in 8 men during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.
To help get you moving, join The Mike Slive Foundation’s annual I’m with Mike 5K—happening Saturday, June 7 in Homewood. Sign up now!
Register for the I’m with Mike 5k—what to know
We’ve gathered everything you need to know about this fun and important event, including when to arrive, ways to contribute and a preview of the race route.
Time to lace up your shoes, grab your friends and family and get to stepping for a great cause.
- When is it? This year’s race is coming up on Saturday, June 7th. On-site registration and fun begins at 7AM; the 5K + 1-mile walk start at 8AM
- Where is it? The Battery Sports Bar in Homewood, 2823 Central Avenue Homewood, AL 35209; you’ll want to park on the street or in the OLS parking lot
- What to expect? 5K participants will run a loop through the center of Homewood. There’s also a 1-mile walk that begins at 8AM, too, and a kids’ dash.
- How much does it cost? Registration for all participants, in-person or virtual, is $40 and includes an I’m with Mike t-shirt. Register here.
- What else? There’s fun for the whole family, so bring your support team. Kona Ice + other vendors will be serving up refreshing treats
- What if I can’t make it? You can still support the Mike Slive Foundation’s efforts to fund cutting-edge prostate cancer research. Register as a virtual racer, donate to the Foundation and find resources to educate yourself and your loved ones about prostate cancer.
The Mike Slive Foundation wants to end prostate cancer
Long a familiar name among college football fans, Mike Slive served as Commissioner of the Great Midwest Conference, Conference USA and the SEC and helped create the College Football Playoff and the SEC TV network, among other accomplishments.
After fighting his own battle with prostate cancer, he co-created the Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research with community activist Ed Meyerson. Slive played an active role in the organization until his passing in 2018.
The Foundation has since raised more than $5 million and funded 39 research grants to help eradicate prostate cancer as a major public health threat.
It holds several fundraising events year-round and helps raise awareness for prevention through community outreach.
Join us on June 7th so you can say “I’m with Mike!” Sign up now!
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