Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run

🎗️ Benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

📖 Cathy's Story

• Journey: Cathy's journey with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma began in Feb 1996, six years before her official diagnosis. In 1996, she raised $3200 for LLS, possibly sensing her future battle.
• Treatment: In Nov 2011, she developed symptoms and underwent treatment at Cleveland Clinic from 2012 to 2013, managing chemo and hair loss.
• Resilience: Cathy opted for an aggressive bone cell transplant in Dec 2013, remaining active and spreading smiles during recovery.
• Legacy: Despite her challenging fight, Cathy embraced life, served others, and raised thousands for LLS to help other people.

🌟 Testimonials

• Dan F: "You all did a wonderful job and had a very successful event this year. A great event honoring a great lady."
• Dave S: "It was very well organized, we enjoyed ourselves and met a lot of nice people. We will definitely be back!"
• Gary D: "This 5k race which raised money for LLS included a challenging course for a personal best."
• Matt P: "A great run, for a great cause, to commemorate a great woman."

🏃‍♀️ Distance

• 5K: 3.1 Miles Run/Walk - the route is challenging with some rolling hills (per Cathy’s wishes).
• 1 Mile: Run/Walk available.

⏱️ Timing System

• 5K: Chip Time (MyLaps BibTag).
• 1 Mile: Untimed.

🕖 Start Times

• 7:30 am: Race Day Registration & Late Packet Pick Up.
• 8:30 am: 5K & 1 Mile Start (Follow signs to Section 46).

📝 Registration

• 5K Run/Walk: $25 - Early Bird through April 15, $30 - April 16 through July 12, $35 - Race Day (credit card only).
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: $20 - Early Bird, $25 - April 16 through July 12, $30 - Race Day (credit card only).

📦 Early Packet Pick Up

• Date: Friday, July 11 from 12-4pm.
• Location: The Gathering Place - West, 25425 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145.

🎁 What You Get

• Participants: Commemorative towel for 5K participants.
• 1 Mile Participants: Customized Cathy Fischer paperweight.
• Extras: Custom Be Like Cathy silicone bracelet, B-Tag Chip Timing (5K only), Age Group Awards, Post-Race Refreshments.

🏆 Awards

• Top Finishers: Top male and female finishers will receive trophies.
• Age Categories: Awards for top three finishers in various categories from 14 & Under to 85 & Over.

ℹ️ More Information

• Contact: For more information, reach out to Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.
• Race Website: Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run.