Last year, an estimated 400-plus individuals participated in Southeastern Cancer Care’s annual Cures for the Colors Color Run. This year’s event will take place at Wayne Community College on Sept. 23. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)

Last year, an estimated 400-plus individuals participated in Southeastern Cancer Care’s annual Cures for the Colors Color Run. This year’s event will take place at Wayne Community College on Sept. 23. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)

<p>At Southeastern Cancer Care’s Cures for the Colors Color Run, walkers and runners can choose to be blasted by color powder along the route by passing through color stations. Those wishing to bypass the color stations are welcome to do so. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)</p>

At Southeastern Cancer Care’s Cures for the Colors Color Run, walkers and runners can choose to be blasted by color powder along the route by passing through color stations. Those wishing to bypass the color stations are welcome to do so. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)

<p>Participants in Southeastern Cancer Care’s annual Cures for the Colors Color Run can choose to be sprayed with color powder by walking or running through color stations set up along the race route. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)</p>

Participants in Southeastern Cancer Care’s annual Cures for the Colors Color Run can choose to be sprayed with color powder by walking or running through color stations set up along the race route. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)

<p>The 2023 Cures for the Colors Color Run will include a 5K walk/run and a family-friendly one-mile Fun Run. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)</p>

The 2023 Cures for the Colors Color Run will include a 5K walk/run and a family-friendly one-mile Fun Run. (Southeastern Cancer Care|Courtesy photo)

Goldsboro – The Cures for the Colors Color Run, a flagship fundraising event organized by Southeastern Cancer Care, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 at Wayne Community College.

The Cures for the Colors Color Run is an important event that provides essential support to those facing cancer. This year’s event features a 5K run and a Fun Run for families and children. The event’s Kid’s Zone is sponsored by Goldsboro Pediatrics. Children ages 3-13 will be able to enjoy inflatables and an obstacle course for free. This year, there will also be a wide array of vendors selling delicious coffees, desserts, clothing, handmade purses, bags, and giving away educational materials.

“We are excited for this year’s Cures for the Colors Color Run,” said Dr. Jason Boyd, Board Member of Southeastern Cancer Care. “This event not only supports our mission, but also fosters a sense of togetherness in our community. It’s a day where participants can express support, honor loved ones, and give hope to someone currently battling cancer.”

As to why the race is called a “Color Run,” Community Development Coordinator for SMOC Emma Barnes describes it this way: “Volunteers throw color powder on participants as they walk or run through various color stations along the route. Each station has a different color powder, so by the end of the route, participants will be covered in all kinds of color.” She goes on to explain that since the color stations do not take up the entire race path, anyone who doesn’t wish to be splashed with color can simply avoid going through them.

The first “Cures for the Colors Color Run” was held in 2011 and it has taken place annually since then, with a few years off due to Covid-19. The event resumed in 2022, with an estimated 400 or more participants, and $64,000 being raised.

It is important to note that the proceeds from the Color Run directly contribute to Southeastern Cancer Care’s efforts in providing gas, groceries, utility assistance, and medication support to those undergoing the hardships of cancer treatment. Every step taken during the event represents a stride towards alleviating the financial burdens that often accompany this challenging journey.

With the September date drawing near, Southeastern Cancer Care urges individuals, families, and businesses to register, sponsor, and join hands in creating an unforgettable event that gives hope and a little extra help to people fighting cancer.

For more information, registration details, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.southeasterncancercare.org.

Southeastern Cancer Care was founded in 2011 by the doctors at Southeastern Medical Oncology. The doctors saw firsthand the need to support cancer patients financially as they battled their cancer diagnosis so that patients would not have to choose between treatment and basic living essentials. Southeastern Cancer Care is a 501 C 3 organization dedicated to providing gas cards, grocery cards, and help with utility bills and oncology prescriptions. All of the funds raised go directly to cancer patients and their families. Southeastern Cancer Care runs completely off monetary donations, volunteers’ time and resources.