May 11, 2013 – Charlotte, N.C.
It’s All Uphill from Here
On May 11, 2013, hundreds of avid runners, passionate football fans, cancer survivors and supporters of pediatric cancer programs will take part in the third annual Keep Pounding 5K Stadium Run, the only charitable run that uses the home of the Carolina Panthers as its course. This one-of-a-kind experience takes runners up and down all five levels of Bank of America Stadium, where participants can watch themselves on the Jumbotron with a rock star like finish on the field, just like a Carolina Panther.
This unique event draws crowds not only to run but friends and family of participants can cheer from the lower bowl of the stadium with Sir Purr and the Top Cats. “As a die-hard Panthers fan, I’m so happy to step foot on the same ground as some of my favorite players,” said participant Alec Sheaff, a 28-year-old from Charlotte who is running in honor of a Levine Children’s Hospital patient. “Nothing beats running through the ‘Cat Tunnel’ to celebrate Emma’s fight against cancer.”
100 percent of the proceeds benefit pediatric cancer programs at Levine Children’s Hospital. Offering access to the latest treatments and clinical trials, Levine Children’s Hospital is treating kids with cancer where it matters most – close to home.
Keep Pounding – The Panthers have a history of supporting cancer programs at Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Children’s Hospital through Keep Pounding – a campaign established in 2004 to honor former players Sam Mills and Mark Fields, who had both been recently diagnosed with cancer.
Visit www.keeppounding5k.org for more information.
