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American Cancer Society Climb to End Cancer - Exclusive Access to Beautiful Quirauk Mountain at Fort Ritchie

Presented by WellAve Dermatology. Enjoy the Mountain Trail "HOPE" hike 5K or Family Fun Walk/Run 1.5K. Entertainment, food trucks and more.

Climb to End Cancer – Historic Fort Ritchie presented by: WellAve Dermatology

September 19, 8 a.m – Noon.

Enjoy breathtaking views and an invigorating climb on the rarely accessible Quirauk Mountain behind the now revitalized Fort Ritchie. This decommissioned Army Base once housed the famous Ritchie Boys who were a specialized group of soldiers from WWII military intelligence that trained at the Fort.

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This family friendly event includes:

·Mountain Trail “HOPE” hike 5K

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·Family Fun Walk/Run 1.5K

·Survivor/Caregiver Celebrations

·Local Vendors & Community Partners

·Food Trucks, music

·Kids Activities and more

So, grab your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers and sign up for this inaugural event. This is an event that you will not want to miss!

To register: www.acsdetermination.org/climbfortritchie click the link!

This event raises funds to help save more lives from cancer with the American Cancer Society by funding cancer research and providing free cancer support services, including free transportation for cancer patients, free lodging at Hope Lodge Baltimore and 30 other Hope Lodge communities in the U.S., and a 1-800-ACS-2345 cancer line staffed 24/7 with live cancer information specialists

Questions? Reach out to Karen Wolcott, Senior Manager, Events at karen.wolcott@cancer.org or 410-547-2142

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