Important update: UMass Cancer Walk canceled due to severe weather

After careful consideration and the advice of Worcester public safety officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the UMass Cancer Walk scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, due to the nor’easter and the forecast for heavy rain and strong winds.

The safety of our participants, volunteers, sponsors and staff is our top priority.

We were looking forward to gathering as a community to recognize your incredible fundraising achievements, honor cancer survivors during the always-inspiring survivor lap and remember those we have lost to this disease. The UMass Cancer Walk means so much to the Worcester community, and we know how meaningful it is to come together each year.

Event update

We are unable to reschedule the UMass Cancer Walk due to the scale and logistics. In lieu of the event, we will find other ways to gather as a community to thank our sponsors, survivors, walk teams and volunteers, and highlight this year’s remarkable fundraising accomplishments. Additional details will be coming. 

Thank you for your support

Most importantly, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for all you have done to make this year's walk such a success. Whether you raised funds, sponsored the event, made a donation or joined a team, your collective efforts helped raise more than $500,000 to advance cancer research and clinical trials of lifesaving therapies at UMass Chan Medical School. Because of you, important work is moving forward, bringing hope to patients and families affected by cancer.

Donation Information

If you had planned to bring donation checks with you on Sunday, we kindly ask that you mail them to:

UMass Chan Medical School
Office of Advancement
55 Lake Avenue North, Suite S1-117
Worcester, MA 01655

Questions?

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact cancerwalk@umassmed.edu.

Thank you for your dedication to cancer research and care in our community. We are deeply grateful for your support. Please stay safe during the impending storm.

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