Race to Beat Cancer DC

10/21/2022

Forward. For all of us.

We’re looking forward to inviting all participants to join us for a morning full of hope, healing, hero-led activities, and a breakfast buffet. Four Seasons staff, Amy Kraisornsawad, will lead a gentle yoga session, while Honey Supimol Lapcharoen will host a relaxing Reiki session. Feel a sense of ubiquitous hope as survivors share stories and we unite our efforts to find a cure.

What message of hope will you add to our banner tomorrow?

10/19/2022

We are thrilled to share with you the Race Day Program for the Race to Beat Cancer DC this Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10am-12pm. It's not too late to sign up to join us on Race Celebration Day and a chance to win a . All while supporting cancer research at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC staff and cancer survivors Honey Supimol Lapcharoen and Amy Kraisornsawad will be sharing their wellness practices with attendees throughout the morning.

Honey is a 20+ year Thyroid Cancer survivor and is the Director of Purchasing at the Four Seasons Washington. She carries Usui Reiki Level 1 & 2 certifications from the Four Directions Wellness Center and has taken meditation courses with the Copper Beach Institute.

Amy is a breast cancer survivor and originally from Thailand. She works at the Four Seasons Spa department as a massage therapist and master esthetician. Amy has been practicing yoga
for over two decades and specializes in yoga therapy as well as yin yoga.

Additionally, Ashwani Rajput, M.D., F.A.C.S., Director, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center - National Capital Region, Professor of Surgery and Hasan A. Zia, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S, President and Chief Operating Officer, Sibley Memorial Hospital will be speaking about the importance of donor funding to advance cancer research. Sibley Foundation Board of Trustees Chair, Judy Kovler, will also offer a patient perspective.

Sign up or donate by visiting www.racetobeatcancerdc.com today. We look forward to celebrating with you on Saturday!

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10/18/2022

We are looking forward to welcoming you all on Saturday, October 22 at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC from 10-12pm. We'll have some classes focused on meditation, breathing, nutrition and stretching during the morning celebration with music and DJ provided by Scorpio Entertainment.

One more thing! Starting today, your support can be doubled through a special match campaign. Now through Wednesday, all donations made directly to Sibley Memorial Hospital will be doubled by a generous matching pledge of up to $2,500 — multiplying the access patients can receive the world renowned treatments, including clinical trials and immunotherapy, of Johns Hopkins Medicine without leaving the region.

With just a few clicks, your contribution creates TWICE the impact that cancer specialists at Sibley Memorial Hospital provide surgical, radiation, and medical oncology services in Washington, D.C. metro area. CLICK HERE to DONATE TODAY!

See you all Saturday at 10am!

P.S. - If you missed our last email, we announced the chance to win a Peloton bike. When you SIGN UP OR MAKE A DONATION of $20 or more, we'll automatically sign you up for a raffle ticket to win a brand new Peloton bike. Each donation of $20 gets you one ticket. $40 gets you two tickets. Donate $100 and we'll give you six tickets.

10/11/2022

Join us for this year’s Race to Beat Cancer hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. to support cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley!

Register your team today to support cancer research in your local community. Run or walk your virtual race of any distance between October 10-22, 2022, and join other racers for stretching and meditation classes, speakers from Sibley and Johns Hopkins Medicine and a celebratory brunch on October 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Four Seasons Washington, D.C.

Additionally, we are offering an exclusive auction item: a private dinner for four with acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns! In conjunction with Four Seasons Washington, D.C., Mr. Burns has graciously offered to host a private dinner at Bourbon Steak restaurant on a mutually agreeable date.

Don't miss your chance to go behind the scenes on the making of his most recent PBS Broadcasts: "The U.S and the Holocaust," a three-part, six-hour series that tells the story of how the American people grappled with one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth century and "Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness," a two-part, four-hour film that explores America's youth mental health crisis.

Place a bid now to support cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Please note: There will be no deadline for the fulfillment of this dinner, but bidding closes on October 25th.

This year's Race proceeds will support cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley. With more than 100 clinical trials open at any given time, patients have access to world-class, innovative and ground-breaking care provided by teams of specialists in a state-of-the-art facility. Everyone who enters the race will be entered to win a Peloton Bike!

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PHOTO CREDIT: EVAN BARLOW

10/08/2022

How do you know when it's time for a new pair of running shoes?

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

10/05/2022

• $400,000+ raised for cancer research last year.
• 500+ runners and walkers participated in the race last year.
• $2 MILLION raised in support of cancer research for local hospitals and cancer research programs.

Support cancer research. Register today.

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10/04/2022

UPDATE: We've updated the timing for our Race Day Celebration on October 22. It will happen from 10 AM until 12 Noon.

You’ll want to join us for special classes offering meditation, stretching and other exercise activities throughout the morning. Come get your shirt and enjoy a stellar breakfast while hearing about how your support is helping support breakthrough treatment for those battling cancer.

We look forward to seeing you then!

10/03/2022

There is a voice that calls to each of us to do the things no one thought possible. This voice urges us forward - and we heed it. Not just for us. But for all of us.

This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC’s Race to Beat Cancer, and the first time race proceeds will benefit the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital.

With more than 100 clinical trials open at any given time, patients at Sibley have access to world-class, innovative and groundbreaking care provided by teams of specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology in a state-of-the-art facility.

Support this groundbreaking work. Register today.

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An inner voice calls us forward, and we listen. To do the things no one thought possible. To help the next family that needs us. And to keep moving forward. ...

10/02/2022

Here is some great advice from Shelby Eidel, a clinical dietitian at Johns Hopkins Medicine. A good diet can boost your physical health and help you meet your fitness goals. Make sure your meals emphasize the following basic components:

• Fruit and vegetables for vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
• Lean protein such as fish, poultry, beans, lentils and tofu
• Healthy fats such as olive oil, avocado and nuts
•Healthy carbohydrates such as rice, whole grain breads/pastas and oatmeal

What do you eat or drink before you run? What makes it your favorite choice?

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

09/30/2022

Thank you to our early supporters:
- Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
- Dr. Scholl Foundation
- The Granados Group
- Linden Trust for Conservation


Thank you to our generous donors.
- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Berman
- Raymond Lewis
- Jim Click
- Stacy Fischer Rosenthal

Four Seasons Hotel Washington

09/29/2022

Embrace love. Embrace family. Embrace friends. Embrace challenges. Most of all embrace LIFE!" These are the words that are the foundation behind Team Anthony and why we are walking, running and biking with him and for him.

An amazing human, Anthony is beloved by so many because of his huge heart and undeniable charisma. Anthony not only loves running but in the past 20 years has completed 12 marathons for Boston Children's Hospital. As his team unites in this race for him, he continues to inspire those that know him with words of wisdom and a can't be beat attitude!

“There’s a windy road ahead. I look forward to taking each turn with graceful curiosity for better or worse knowing the road less traveled may be the greatest adventure to come!” - Anthony M. 9/1/2022

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09/28/2022

In collaboration with Unity Health Care, Sibley established the Johns Hopkins Cancer Care Clinic at Unity Health Care within the Parkside Health Center located in Ward 7. Donor support allows them to create this clinic, which houses a full-time Nurse Practitioner who practices a place-based model of care and is available to travel to Unity’s five additional health centers located throughout Wards 7 and 8.

Once patients are referred to Sibley for care, nurse navigator, Ilana, and patient navigator, Ariel, help navigate them through their appointments within the cancer center and throughout Sibley. Since starting in their roles just a few months ago, Ilana and Ariel have provided critical support for these patients, ensuring that they get the information, support, and care they need. In at least one instance, their outreach led a cancer patient who had previously refused care to come to Sibley for cancer treatment. Already, their dedicated care for this population has also increased referral numbers allowing us to treat more patients.

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