June 12, 2024 |Events, News, Non-profits

Statewide Against the Tide Athletic Events to Support Breast Cancer Prevention

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Join Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) in 2024 and swim, run, or walk to support breast cancer prevention!  

MBCC will host the 32nd Annual Against the Tide Hopkinton event at DCR’s Hopkinton State Park on Saturday, June 15th in Hopkinton, MA!    

MBCC  is also hosting  a virtual Against the Tide from June 8th  to June 15th for those who would like to participate in Against the Tide and support the mission of cancer prevention from any location! 

Events include USMS-Sanctioned 1-mile swim, 1-mile recreational and competitive swims, ½-mile recreational swim, USATF-Certified 5K and 10K runs, and a 3-mile fitness walk. 

In-person participants will receive an event t-shirt, bib, and goodie bag.  Prizes will be awarded for the top swim and run finishers of the in-person events. Prizes will also be awarded to the highest fundraising team and the three highest fundraising individuals at the in-person events. 

“As MBCC works to demand greater protection for future generations, anyone can support our mission towards cancer prevention by registering for MBCC’s family-friendly events in Hopkinton or virtually.”

MBCC Executive Director Cheryl Osimo

Against the Tide events can be enjoyed by adults and children of all ages and abilities. The in-person registration fee is $40 per person per athletic component and the virtual registration fee is $20 per person with the option to participate in one or more events virtually. Visit the MBCC event web page, mbcc.org/swim, to donate to the event and learn how to create or join a team and fundraise for breast cancer prevention. 

The funds raised through Against the Tide help to support and expand our community education program Let’s Talk Prevention: Reducing Toxic Exposures, MBCC Webinar Series, and the newly-expanded student environmental health program, Let’s Talk Prevention: Actions You Can Take.  

MBCC was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy. 

To learn more about all of the registration options, to join or create a team, and to donate, please visit the MBCC website at mbcc.org/swim or call 508-246-3047.

The above press release was submitted to us by the MA Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC).