People of all ages will strip down to their skivvies in the streets this weekend — but in the most appropriate manner.
The Colon Cancer Alliance’s fourth annual Jersey Shore Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. July 20 at Pier Village in Long Branch. Greater Media Newspapers is an event sponsor.
The event honors colon cancer survivors in attendance and also takes a moment to remember those who have lost their battle.
Runners and walkers are invited to wear family-friendly, underwear-themed outfits. Instead of a race T-shirt, participants will receive a pair of Undy 5000 boxer shorts to bring attention to the area of the body affected by colon cancer.
The Colon Cancer Alliance’s larger-than-life inflatable colon exhibit will help to create a dramatic visual by displaying the various stages of this disease.
The Jersey Shore Undy 5000 will benefit Monmouth Medical Center and help to fund critical national prevention, research and patient support initiatives.
“Last year’s event raised funds that helped provide education and screening options to more than 7,000 residents who otherwise might not have had access to this potentially life-saving service,” said Todd Setter, national director of the Undy 5000. “That’s what the Undy 5000 is all about — drawing attention, increasing screening rates and, ultimately, saving lives. Through the success of this year’s event, we’ll be able to serve even more New Jersey locals than last year, and helping these people is part of what makes this event so significant.”
For more information or to register, visit www.undy5000.org and click on “Jersey Shore.”