Mad Dash 5K

The MAD Dash 5k, Presented by McDonalds, benefiting the Louisiana Cancer Foundation (LCF) is happening April 5^th.  The NELA Cancer Institute/ LCF are clients of NMY. We’ve worked with them many years and they are an amazing resource in our area!  You may remember Monroe’s largest 5k race was the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure, and this NEW race is essentially replacing that fundraiser and is spearheaded by the same amazing team of volunteers. Additionally, this event recognizes ALL cancers. 
 
The race is the morning of April 5^th, 2025. And will be held on the campus of ULM. It will start in The Grove and end on the 50-yard line of Malone Stadium! The morning will be filled with fun including our 5k, one-mile fun run, MAD Kids’ Zone, and survivor breakfast. The event will also honor and celebrate local cancer survivors of all ages, as well as a Memorial Wall to remember those who we have lost. One thing we are really excited about is our Survivor’s Second Line/Parade that will kick off the race! 
 
100% of funds raised stay local and will go toward patient support services, FREE screenings, and research….
 
The LCF has provided: 

• Over 10,400 FREE cancer screenings, with average 10-15% finding rate at ALL screenings
• Over 6,300 cancer patients have received over $2.4 million in financial support through the Cancer Foundation League’s patient assistance fund.

• Free Cancer Screenings: Offering comprehensive cancer screenings for breast, cervical, prostate, skin, and colorectal cancers, ensuring participants receive follow-up care and guidance if needed. 
• Research: Long time supporter of  ULM’s College of Pharmacy’s breast cancer research efforts, through $180,000 in donations and contributing to groundbreaking advancements using tocotrienols in cancer prevention/treatment.
• Education & Scholarships: Providing a ULM endowed scholarship for cancer survivors or those affected by cancer, including the Teresa Marsala Memorial Nursing Fund for ULM’s College of Nursing.
• Local Support & Donations: Assisting local cancer support groups, educational seminars, and various activities that make a positive impact on the lives of cancer patients in the region.