Targeting Cancer Fun Run Returns

from Inside News September 2022

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The College is pleased to announce that the Targeting Cancer Fun Run will return this year at the 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide on the morning of 29 October after two years’ absence due to the pandemic.

Since its inception in 2015 in Adelaide, the Targeting Cancer Fun Run has become one of the most iconic events of the College’s Annual Scientific Meetings with a worldwide footprint. It all started along the scenic River Torrens in South Australia, and travelled to the Viaduct Harbour in New Zealand, lakeside in Canberra, and a Targeting Cancer supporting fun run at the ESTRO meeting in downtown Milan in Italy.

The fun run attracts and brings together hundreds of Targeting Cancer supporters including radiation oncologists, clinical radiologists, trainees, sponsors, exhibitors, health workers, health care consumers and College staff to raise awareness of radiation therapy.

Julie McCrossin AM, Targeting Cancer Campaign Ambassador, head and neck cancer survivor, and broadcaster, said:

I’m extremely excited about the return of the Fun Run. I was part of the inaugural run back in 2015 in Adelaide. It was truly impressive to see so many fit and lively radiation oncologists and colleagues showing their commitment to physical exercise, which helps prevent everything, and raising awareness about the importance of radiation therapy in cancer care. It is the treatment that saved my life!

Targeting Cancer is an initiative of the College’s Faculty of Radiation Oncology, the peak body for radiation oncology in Australia and New Zealand. Targeting Cancer promotes radiation therapy as an effective treatment option for cancer.

There will be prizes for the fastest female and male runners respectively at the fun run. Check out our website www.targetingcancer.com.au or follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out more and stay updated.