Support children and families affected by childhood cancer and serious blood disorders at the Champions Run for Life “Torch Run” fundraising event on Saturday, Aug. 26. This Olympic-style relay race will be filled with uplifting moments as patients carry a torch – a symbol of hope for a cure – while they walk, run, wheel or are carried through a one-eighth-mile celebratory lap.

    How to Make a Difference

    There are many opportunities to make a difference in the life of a child affected by cancer or serious blood disorders. Here is how you can show your support:

    Make a Donation
    With your donation today, you change and even save the lives of children affected by childhood cancer or serious blood disorders. We encourage you to get social and share the donation link with friends and family, and even on your social media pages.
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    Sponsor a Patient
    Sponsor a patient and their family for $1,750 and join them on the “Torch Run” course as a runner on their team. Together, with your help, our patients will cross the Torch Run finish line.
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    Become a Runner
    Current and former pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients and families are encouraged to participate in the Olympic-style relay race as they are cheered on by family, friends, sponsors and celebrities.
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    Volunteer
    Help create a world with less childhood cancer and celebrate our survivors by sharing your time as a volunteer.
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    Get Ready for Torch Run 2023!

    You can join us in the fight against childhood cancer and serious blood disorders.

    2023 Event Details

    8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.  Runner & Sponsor Check-in
    10 a.m.  Opening Ceremonies
    10:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Torch Run
    12:15 p.m.  Closing Ceremonies
    12:30 p.m. Picnic, Music & Carnival Games
    1:30 p.m.  Carnival Closes
    2 p.m.  Closing

    Location:

    ShoreLine Aquatic Park

    200 Aquarium Way
    Long Beach, CA 90802

    Directions

    About the Institute

    In 1976, 16-year-old Jonathan Jaques inspired the creation of the Institute by giving his life savings to his parents and asking them to help future children with cancer. Although Jonathan lost his battle with cancer, his legacy lives on through the Institute that was dedicated in his name in 1983. Forty years later, the Jaques family are still active supporters and have watched the Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Institute grow into a leader in the area's of research and treatment of brain tumors, leukemias, sickle cell, and hemophilia. 

    Every dollar raised makes a difference in the lives of the patients we treat at the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute. “Torch Run” is one of our largest fundraising events and supports a range of patient programs and services, including:

    • Art Therapy Program
    • Child Life Program
    • Clinical Research
    • Psychology Program
    • Patient Navigation
    • School Reintegration Program
    • Sibling Support Groups
    • Social Work Program
    • Survivorship Care Program
    • Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program
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