Team Concern Raises a Record $160K for the LA Marathon!

February 17, 2016 - Concern Foundation joined the Los Angeles Marathon as an official charity for the seventh consecutive year, and is thrilled to announce a record-breaking $160,000 was raised by its dedicated team!

This Valentine’s Day, 16 runners and walkers took to the streets of LA and conquered the famed Stadium to the Sea marathon course, even braving record high temperatures to boot. Many of our runners were new to Team Concern this year; Team Concern veteran Patrick Baker brought a team of five high school runners all the way from sunny Hawaii. At only 16 and 17 years old, these dedicated athletes ran their very first marathon and finished with flying colors. 

Patrick and his team were first introduced to Concern Foundation through our collaboration with the Adolescent and Young Adult Program at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (AYA@USC).  By joining forces with Concern in recruiting runners and raising funds toward the marathon campaign, AYA will be awarded a $50,000 grant to support its program which focuses on providing treatment, emotional needs and social support for teens and young adults with cancer.

“It was so great to witness these kids give back and work hard to reach a personal goal. It really was one of the best teaching moments in my 16 year career,” says Patrick. 

The day before the marathon, Saturday February 13, more than 40 runners and walkers represented Team Concern at the LA Big 5K at Dodger Stadium, the traditional fun run before Sunday’s main event. Together, this group of marathon and 5K participants committed to raising funds and awareness to conquer cancer, and collectively raised $160,000—an all-time high. 

We’re so proud of Team Concern and all of the athletes who tirelessly trained and fundraised on our behalf. It’s an honor to be chosen as their charity of choice, and we promise that all of the money raised will be committed to innovative and life-saving cancer research.