Saturday, March 16, 2013

This year’s event promises to be bigger than ever with more participants and more challenges.

Race as an individual or form a five-person squad and walk, run, climb or crawl through mud pits, climbing stations and other obstacles built by local members of the Army, Navy, ROTC, Fire Stations, Davis-Monthan AFB and SWAT. The military-style 5K Obstacle Course runs along the Rillito River dirt trail and the adjacent wash at Fenton Park. Prizes will be awarded to the Top Male, Top Female and Top Squad.

All participants with early registration will receive a custom bib with their name or squad name, participant t-shirt and water bottle. All finishers will be tagged with the 2013 Challenge dog tag too!

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Place: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park (course is along the Rillito Wash)

Entry price after Feb. 18:
Individual $40/Squad of Five $180

All fitness levels welcome. All proceeds support Beat Cancer Boot Camp, a local non- profit exercise and support group for cancer patients, cancer survivors and anyone whose life is affected by cancer.

I watched this grueling and fun obstacle challenge for the first time last year, and was impressed with the participants especially the cancer survivors, and all the volunteers that help make this event possible. Last year about 750 people entered and click here for some fantastic photos taken by Dave Johnson.

For Immediate Release

Hope – Surviving Cancer and Beyond, A Free Educational Forum Presented by Beat Cancer Boot Camp and Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research, Scheduled for Feb. 9 at St. Gregory College Preparatory School

TUCSON, AZ– Beat Cancer Boot Camp and Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research are teaming up to present an educational forum, Hope – Surviving Cancer and Beyond on Saturday, February 9, at 8 a.m. at St. Gregory College Preparatory School, The forum is free and open to the public.

Hope – Surviving Cancer and Beyond will feature a morning of hope, inspiration, camaraderie and knowledge for cancer survivors and anyone touched by cancer in their lives. The forum will kick-off with a fun Beat Cancer Boot Camp workout, led by Anita “Sarge” Kellman.

The forum will be moderated by Allison Alexander, KVOA CH. 4 News Anchor.

The speakers will include:

*Ginny L. Clements, Founder, Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research. Ginny Clements will share her inspirational cancer journey and hope for the future of cancer research.

* Lana Holstein, M.D. Dr. Holstein will discuss “Sexuality after Cancer.”

*Anita “Sarge” Kellman, founder and executive director of Beat Cancer Boot Camp. She will discuss “The benefits of exercise during and after the fight to beat cancer.”

*Rocky LaRose, UA Deputy Director of Athletics. Rocky, a cancer survivor and motivational speaker, and will share her story.

*Joyce Schroeder, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology; Co-leader, Cancer Biology Scientific Program, University of Arizona Cancer Center . Dr. Schroeder will discuss the future of cancer research.

For additional information, please contact Beat Cancer Boot Camp at 520-546-1601 or info@beatcancerbootcamp.com.

Contact:Anita “Sarge” Kellman
520-546-1601
info@beatcancerbootcamp.com

Media Contact:
Katie Garber/520-290-3770

About Beat Cancer Boot Camp. Based in Tucson , Beat Cancer Boot Camp (BCBC) is an exercise and support program that empowers and inspires cancer survivors to take charge of their health, while conditioning their minds and bodies for healing. The 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization was created to encourage and support survivors to engage in physical activity throughout the many stages of fighting cancer. In addition to meeting for exercise, BCBC programs provide support, education and camaraderie for cancer survivors, their families and friends.

Coming up: Beat Cancer Boot Camp 5K Obstacle Challenge on March 16, 7:30 a.m. at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. More info at: www.beatcancerbootcamp.com.

I hear this event on March 17 is not for wimps, so only the hardy need sign up/apply. Don’t forget the early deadline is coming up on Feb. 19. Thereafter fees go up $10 for individuals ($30 to $40), or even more for the squad of five ($135 to $180). So sign up now to save money, & start training. Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 male, top 5 female, and top squad.

Register online at www.beatcancerbootcamp.com.
More info: 520-546-1601, or contact info@beatcancerbootcamp.com.

“Beat Cancer Boot Camp is a unique exercise program designed to empower and inspire cancer survivors to take charge of their lives!”

I recently attended their 8th Annual Birthday Celebration (click here), and was very inspired by the toughness/resiliency of the women survivors of cancer. My sister-in-law in Hawaii survived breast cancer in her early 60′s, and thereafter bought a motorcycle & learned to ride it.