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In each of the last two years, the Gallop has raised over $10,000, and, if anyone is wondering where that money goes, it doesn’t go far.
All the proceeds from the race go to the Winona Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
There is still time to register for Saturday’s run/walk, which starts at 4155 Theurer Blvd., in Goodview.
Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. for the 8 a.m. start. Cost is $18 with a
t-shirt or $13 without. There is no guarantee, however, if any shirts will be available.
There is also a 2k race, which begins at 9 a.m.
According to Gallop committee member Karen Moore, a lot of the proceeds go to local programs like the Road to Recovery, which helps connect patients with volunteer drivers who will take them to appointments.
“That program was piloted in Winona County a couple of years ago,” said Eric Johnsrud, who is the president of the Winona Chapter of the American Cancer Society. “Drivers will take patients to their appointments and the program provides funding to help pay for their gas, but a lot of the volunteers don’t take it.”
Gallop proceeds also go to support groups for cancer patients and families and to the support navigator, who is a person from the region that helps a patient with any needs.
Lastly, proceeds go to the Look Good Feel Better program, which helps cancer patients with tips on how to cope with things like hair loss.
The Gallop has been giving to the American Cancer Society for more than 10 years now.
“We’re very thankful for all their efforts,” Johnrud said. “Words can’t express how grateful we are. They have a good solid group of people who do the work there. I’ve done the Gallop a number of times over the years, and plan to do it again on Saturday.”
Along with everything the Gallop does locally, proceeds also go to research to help fight the disease.
Around 60 volunteers take part in putting together this event, and a lot of them have been affected in one way or another by cancer.
Moore herself takes great pride in putting the event together.
“I lost both my mom and dad to cancer, and my sister has brain cancer,” Moore said. “We want people to come and to have so much fun out here. It’s got to be about fun, but I think we provide a purpose for families.”
