The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will once again lace them up to support cancer research.
The foundation will host its 22nd annual Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5K Run/Walk on April 25 at the Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds, 4747 S. Broad St.
Several favorite Philadelphia performers will be on hand to help energize attendees throughout the morning, including appearances by a Ben Franklin impersonator, a Rocky lookalike, the Mummers Fralinger String Band, the Positive Movement Drumline and Philly Girls Jump.
The national anthem will be performed by Jessy Kyle, followed by a special musical performance from the Philadelphia Boys Choir. SROCF’s celebrity ambassador, William DeVry, will also be in attendance.
“As we celebrate 25 years as a foundation and 22 years of the Sandy Sprint, it’s more important than ever to continue raising funds to ensure we keep cancer research alive,” said Robin Cohen, CEO and co-founder of SROCF. “Every day, research is getting closer to finding a test so more lives can be saved from this awful disease.”
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation has raised more than $6.4 million to fund ovarian cancer research and fight for those who are fighting and speak for those who have fallen silent.
The opening ceremony will begin at 7:40 a.m., and the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants can pre-register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ss2026/.
Registration fees are $40 for adults, $30 for children under 12 and $55 for those bringing a canine companion. Runners and walkers are encouraged to create an online fundraising page to help spread the word about the Sandy Sprint and to reach their fundraising goals.