San Francisco alumni run to fund blood cancer research
Graphic courtesy of: Robert GibsonRobert Gibson, BSH 鈥03 and Jennifer Young, BBA 鈥04, holding the flag, organize the annual Bobcats by the Bay 5k in San Francisco to raise funds for cancer research.
In September, nearly 50 Bobcats and friends laced up their running shoes for the second annual Bobcats by the Bay 5k in San Francisco.
The race, hosted by OHIO鈥檚 San Francisco/Bay Area Alumni Chapter, is a service event that raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). LLS endeavors to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
This year鈥檚 participants raised more than $3,500 for the society, nearly double the success from the 2016 race. Robert Gibson, BSH 鈥03, Bay Area Alumni Chapter president, said he chose to donate to the LLS because of its widespread benefit to a variety of cancer research.
鈥淓verybody鈥檚 impacted by cancer,鈥 Gibson said. 鈥淭he LLS focuses their research on blood cancer. A lot of the research they do positively impacts other cancers. They鈥檙e constantly coming up with new treatments.鈥
Gibson, whose own father was afflicted with leukemia, believes in the event鈥檚 continued success. Next year, he hopes to involve more community members.
鈥淢y goal is to get 100 people running it next year,鈥 Gibson said. 鈥淚鈥檇 like to get above $5,000 in donations.鈥
The Bay Area Chapter鈥檚 service event not only unites fellow Bobcats in the area, but creates an opportunity for members to leave a significant impact on their community. This selfless passion for service and charity demonstrates the impact alumni chapters can have when they come together for good.
The chapter was recognized for their commitment to service at OHIO鈥檚 Volunteerism Awards Ceremony in May, when they accepted the Alden Community Service Award.
鈥湹弁趸崴 had a positive impact on my life,鈥 Gibson said. 鈥淚 think I can bring all of our Bay Area alumni together and give back as a thank you to 帝王会所 for everything it did for us.鈥
Photo courtesy of: Robert GibsonThe 帝王会所 flag is proudly displayed during the annual race in San Francisco.