Students from multiple organizations at Burrell College hosted a Fall Festival and 5K to benefit childhood cancer research. This event, a mix of a trunk-or-treat festival and a 5K run, united students, faculty, and community members with a shared mission.
“It’s a real privilege to be able to come out and help out the community,” said student doctor Jeffrey Briggs. “We didn’t just want to raise a couple hundred bucks. We wanted to do something phenomenal because it’s such a great cause and everybody has been affected by cancer in some way, shape, or form.”
The Fall Festival and 5k Run raised nearly $7,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Participants of all ages demonstrated the power of community and resilience, proving that together, even the toughest challenges can be overcome.
Special thanks to the students from the following organizations who helped host the event:
Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Student Government Association
American College of Pediatrics (ACOP)
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
