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ABOUT ELLEN'S RUN
A Map of Ellen's Run
Ellen’s Run, a 5k (3.1 mile) race is an innovative, grassroots event that has achieved large-scale results toward meeting the Foundation’s goals. Held on the East End of Long Island where breast cancer rates are among the highest in the nation, Ellen’s Run draws on the strength of the local community and gives back to the community a substantial share of the money raised for local projects.
Ellen’s Run makes
a difference:
Proceeds from Ellen’s Run have benefitted important programs such as a
new mammography center for the South Fork, a screening program for women
on the Shinnecock Reservation, a unique support program for women undergoing
chemotherapy at the Post-Treatment Resource Program of Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center, and Ellen’s Well which was inaugurated in the May, 2000,
and provides psychosocial support under the leadership of a specially
trained certified social worker for breast cancer survivors on Long Island’s
East End.
Ellen’s Run is
unique:
Different from other charity races, Ellen’s Run is planned as an inclusive
family event. It is for serious runners-both female and male-as well as
non-serious runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages. A post-race
breakfast is held for everyone, and all participants receive T-shirts
and goody bags.
Ellen’s Run is
empowering:
The Run engenders camaraderie and community as participants support or
memorialize a loved one. Wearing pink bandanas, breast cancer survivors
are recognized and applauded for their bravery and courage. A special
prize is awarded to the first breast cancer survivor to finish the race.
Those who have been touched by the disease or the specter of the disease
have the chance to take a positive step.
Ellen’s Run is
growing:
In 1996, the First Annual Ellen’s Run attracted more than 400 adults and
100 children and raised more than $62,000-an astonishing success for a
first-time event! By the third year, the amount of money raised was more
than double that of the first year. by the Fourth Annual Ellen’s Run,
Ellen's Run had become the largest race on the South Fork with nearly
900 registered participants and it raised more than $160,000. As we enter our thirteenth year, we have grown to over 1,000 participants and have given more than $1.7 in grants.