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Contributed by: Carol Roseman on 5/22/2008

The Optimist Dad's Day Dash on Saturday, June 14 will benefit the UCLA Mattel Children's Cancer Program and the Kids Cancer Connection. UCLA is only one of two hospitals in the United States engaged in an innovative cancer treatment utilizing cutting edge technology. It depends entirely on fundraising efforts like the Optimist Dad's Day Dash.

The UCLA Mattel Children's Cancer Program is testing a vaccine that neutralizes the brain cancer cells in children through the immune system. Proceeds from the Dad's Day Dash have been dedicated to this important research. Pharmaceutical companies will not fund this research and the program depends solely on community fundraising efforts like this.

The Dash will also support the Kids Cancer Connection which recognizes that childhood cancer is devastating and creates unique pressures on the whole family. They offer a variety of nationwide services and programs to children and their families to help them through the challenges of childhood cancer. This includes providing housing and support for children and their families while undergoing treatment at UCLA Mattel Children's Cancer Program clinic.

The Optimist International organization's Childhood Cancer Campaign works to bring awareness to the disease and provide assistance to children and their families, plus support funding of research to find a cure. In the spirit of National Cancer Awareness Month, The SFV Bruins Alumni will team up with The Optimist Clubs of the San Fernando Valley and the Westwood UCLA Hospital Optimist Club in providing the second annual Dad's Day Dash on Saturday, June 14 with a 5K, 10K, Run-Walk and a Kiddie Fun Run. The Dash begins at 7:30 AM at Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills 91367.

The Dash features CHIP timing, goodie bags, food, music and more. Rick Chambers, news anchor for KCAL will be the Master of Ceremonies. Runners can register online at www.w2promotions.com or contact Ed Young for information on where to secure applications and any other information at (818) 704-1505 or ed19357@yahoo.com.

Participation in the Dad's Day Dash can help win the fight against childhood brain cancer. Make this fight a success by making the Dash.

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