Michael Muhney: Gift From The Heart
On Sunday, October 31, Michael Muhney (Adam) hosts an event very close to his heart-- the 13th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge (L.A.C.C.) 5K/10K Charity Run held at the Veteran's Administration Grounds in Los Angeles, California. The L.A.C.C. benefits the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. In 2006, he lost his favorite uncle to pancreatic cancer and has been determined to help create awareness and to raise funds for much needed research. “Since my uncle's passing, we've made progress in research, but we still have more to accomplish before a cure is found,” he said. “I am determined to assist in any way I can to further research and eventually find a cure.” On the show, Muhney's character's mother (Hope Adams) died from the deadly disease. “It makes playing this character more meaningful,” he added.
More than 5,000 men, women and children of all ages are expected to participate in the 13th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge; many will be dressed in festive Halloween costumes. In 2009, more than $550,000 was raised for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research bringing the total dollars raised since the charity run’s inception to over $2.5 million.
The public can find out more information or register for the walk/run by calling 310-473-5121 or by visiting www.LACancerChallenge.com. There is a $35 registration fee for adults that also include a performance T-shirt and runner’s gift bag (online registration closes on October 22, 2010). Children under 13-years-old can register to participate in the Kids Can Cure Fun Run by visiting www.KidsCanCure.org. The pre-registration fee is $15 and includes a Kids Can Cure t-shirt and finisher prizes.
Over 43,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and over 36,800 will die from the disease as stated by the American Cancer Society: Cancer Facts & Figures 2010 and NCI Funded Research Portfolio. It is the highest mortality rate of all major cancers in the U.S. Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and is one of the few cancers for which survival has not improved substantially for nearly 40 years. 94% of pancreatic cancer patients die within five years of diagnosis.
Join Michael to support and raise money for a good cause.
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