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- Posted Monday October 27, 2014
Derrick Hall of the Arizona Diamondbacks is honorary chair of TGen's stepNout race Nov. 2
More than 1,000 participants expected at Scottsdale Sports Complex, funding TGen's pancreatic cancer research
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Oct. 27, 2014 - Arizona
Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall for the first time is
the honorary chair of the 2014 stepNout Run Walk Dash, funding
pancreatic cancer research at the Translational Genomics Research
Institute (TGen).
The 9th annual stepNout has a new location: the Scottsdale Sports
Complex, northeast of Bell and Hayden roads. More participants are
expected this year than ever before.
More than 1,000 people are expected to participate Nov. 2 in
stepNout, which features fun, competitive races for all ages and
abilities, including the event's signature 5K run. Participants may
register at the event. More information is available at www.tgenfoundation.org/step.
"Unfortunately, I lost my father to pancreatic cancer about three
years ago," Hall said. "It's a terrible disease, and it's usually
not detected until it is in an advanced stage. By that point, there
are few options. TGen is working on a method of early detection for
pancreatic cancer, which this year will take the lives of nearly
40,000 Americans, the nation's fourth-leading cause of
cancer-related death."
Erin Massey, Vice President of Development for Cancer Programs at
the TGen Foundation, said: "Having an event chair like Derrick, who
has been personally impacted by this disease, and who also
understands TGen's mission, provides an immediate connection to
patients, their families and the thousands of concerned members of
our community."
TGen's pancreatic cancer research is led by Dr. Daniel D. Von
Hoff, TGen's Distinguished Professor and Physician-In-Chief, and
Chief Scientific Officer for the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Clinical Trials at Scottsdale Healthcare, a partnership with TGen.
Dr. Von Hoff is one of the world's leading authorities on
pancreatic cancer.
"If anyone is going to make a difference in treating this disease,
and perhaps one day finding a cure, it is Dr. Daniel Von Hoff,"
said Hall, who also is a member of TGen's National Advisory Council
for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Vowing to "fight pancreatic cancer, one step at a time," stepNout
aims to surpass the $1 million mark in fundraising. Participants
have donated more than $750,000 since the event started in 2006 at
Kiwanis Park in Tempe.
Mattress Firm, the nation's leading bedding retailer, announced in
August that it had agreed to be the presenting sponsor of
stepNout.
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If you go to stepNout
What: TGen's 9th annual stepNout Run/Walk/Dash
for pancreatic cancer research.
Where: Scottsdale
Sports Complex, 8081 E. Princess Drive, northeast of Hayden and
Bell roads, between Loop 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright
Boulevard.
When: 7-11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.
Registration starts at 7 a.m.; races begin at 9 a.m.; an awards
ceremony is set for 10 a.m.; and a kids' dash is planned for 10:30
a.m.
Cost: Registration fees range from $15 to $35,
depending on age and competition. Children ages 4 and under are
free.
Registration: Register at the event.
Parking: Free.
More information: www.tgenfoundation.org/step.
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About Mattress Firm
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nation's leading bedding retailer with more than $1.2 billion in
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About TGen
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a Phoenix,
Arizona-based non-profit organization dedicated to conducting
groundbreaking research with life changing results. TGen is focused
on helping patients with cancer, neurological disorders and
diabetes, through cutting edge translational research (the process
of rapidly moving research towards patient benefit). TGen
physicians and scientists work to unravel the genetic components of
both common and rare complex diseases in adults and children.
Working with collaborators in the scientific and medical
communities literally worldwide, TGen makes a substantial
contribution to help our patients through efficiency and
effectiveness of the translational process. For more information,
visit: www.tgen.org.
Press Contact:
Steve Yozwiak
TGen Senior Science Writer
602-343-8704
[email protected]
