On Sunday, 3,000 people took part in the 24th annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run, raising $700,000 for cancer trials at UMass Chan Medical School, according to a Tuesday press release.
Participants braved cool temperatures and windy weather, donning superhero outfits per the theme of the event.
Jennifer Wood of Team Walking Together first took part in the UMass Cancer Walk and Run in 2017 in honor of her father, David Tatro, who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic squamous neck cancer that year and given six months to live. He took part in a clinical trial at UMass Chan and has been in remission for five years.
“Throughout my father’s treatments he always had a smile on his face no matter how sick or tired he felt. No matter how long and worrisome the days were, his entire oncology team was always there to assist in every way possible. We truly cannot thank them enough. My father wouldn’t be here walking with us this year without them,” Wood said in the press release.
In 2021, the event also raised approximately $700,000.
