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Record Run Raises $407K for Cancer Research
13 Oct
Summary
- Annual event raised nearly $407,000 for cancer research.
- 2,406 runners and walkers participated, setting a new record.
- Over 23 years, the event has raised more than $2.1 million.
Wake Forest University's annual Hit the Bricks event has achieved record-breaking success, with 2,406 participants raising close to $407,000 for cancer research and patient care. This significant figure surpasses previous fundraising and participation benchmarks, highlighting the event's growing impact.
The Oct. 1st relay race, held on the Wake Forest campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, saw participants complete 11,862 laps. Funds generated directly benefit the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, supporting crucial research and patient services at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Established in 2003, Hit the Bricks is a student-led initiative honoring Brian Piccolo, a former Wake Forest football player who passed away from cancer in 1970. The event has evolved from a student effort into a major campus-wide philanthropic endeavor.
Over its 23-year history, Hit the Bricks has collectively raised more than $2.1 million. This year's preliminary total is still being finalized, underscoring the ongoing commitment to this vital cause through community participation and fundraising.
