Palisadians Invited to ‘Kick Cancer’ with Lynne Cohen Foundation

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Lynne Cohen Foundation will host its 23rd annual Kickin’ Cancer 5K, 10K and Women’s Wellness Expo on Sunday, October 20, in Brentwood.

The event invites Pacific Palisades and surrounding communities to run, walk or stroll through Brentwood in support of the fight against women’s cancers, raising funds and awareness for ovarian, breast and other gynecologic cancers.

The Kickin’ Cancer 5K/10K is the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s signature fundraising event, also featuring a women’s wellness exposition, giveaways, fitness activities, entertainment and prizes.

This year, a Kickin’ Cancer Tribute Wall will honor and remember “all those touched by cancer,” and individual and team fundraising awards will be given out to the top finishers.

“I founded the Lynne Cohen Foundation with my sisters when I was just 21 years old after losing my mom, Lynne, to ovarian cancer,” Founder and Executive Director of the Lynne Cohen Foundation Amy Cohen Epstein said in a statement. “Prevention is our cure, and Kickin’ Cancer helps fund Preventive Care Clinics across the country. This event raises the endorphins and healthy living quotient for all participants, while offering a high-impact and fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.”

Every dollar raised at Kickin’ Cancer will go toward funding a national network of Lynne Cohen Clinics at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, LA County Hospital, Bellevue Medical Center in New York City and NYU Langone.

“These clinics are highly specialized, innovative women’s care facilities that unite research, screening and clinical care for women who are at high-risk for breast and ovarian cancers,” according to the statement. “While the benefits of research might take years to touch the lives of patients, by funding these Preventive Care Clinics for women at risk, Kickin’ Cancer participants, donors and fundraisers impact women’s lives both today and tomorrow.”

The event, including onsite registration and the Annual Kickin’ Cancer Women’s Wellness Expo, will start at 7:30 a.m. on October 20 at 11620 San Vicente Boulevard. The race will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 12 p.m.

“By engaging local, national and global communities with our Kickin’ Cancer athletic events, the Lynne Cohen Foundation can support women and families in need,” Epstein said. “Our clinics estimate 33% of at-risk women put off their regular screenings out of fear or financial hardship. We stand in solidarity with our community, especially those who are vulnerable and underserved.”

To register, fundraise or donate, visit lynnecohenfoundation.org/kickin-cancer.