Do you know someone who is battling cancer and who could really use our help?
We are now accepting applications for our 2019 honorees.
Click here to fill out an application.
(Deadline is February 28th, 2019)
Meet last year's honorees 
Tobias
Tooele resident and father of five, Tobias Fenton was born and raised in West Jordan, UT as the second of six boys.  He calls his mother a true saint for putting up with the antics of he and his five brothers, including, but not limited to stealing a fire hydrant from 7-11 and converting it into home décor for their friend’s bedroom. 

Now, the tables have turned as Tobias and his wife of 2 years, Steph, are managing the hustle and bustle of raising 5 teenagers of their own...
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Michelle
Michelle Saunders, a small town girl from Mountain Green, Utah, and her husband Chad, have loved raising their four children out of the city in Stansbury Park, UT. They felt it was the perfect place for them to really excel at the things they love to do. Michelle’s passion is her kids—just being a part of their lives and supporting them in whatever they do... Although Michelle has always enjoyed life to the fullest, she feels that being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia this past January, 2018, has perhaps taught her to enjoy her family and friends on an even deeper level...
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When asked about her favorite memory growing up, Stansbury-resident and mother of four, Amy Simmons, responds, “That is an impossible question.” Raised in Magna, Utah within walking distance of grandparents and countless cousins, Amy describes her childhood as idyllic, complete with magical holidays and birthdays and endless hours of horseback riding, fort making and night games out in the countryside with her family. She grew up completely surrounded by those she loved, knowing they loved her in return...
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Makenna
At first glance, 14-year old Makenna Roberts might look like your average outdoor loving, Tooele county born and raised teenage girl. She has grown up loving the outdoors—fishing, playing soccer, kayaking, four wheeling, catching frogs, and even riding her grandpa’s side by side on family camping trips... But look a little closer, and you will discover that Makenna is no ordinary girl.  The experiences life has brought her have revealed within Makenna an inner strength that even she did not know she possessed...
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Overlake HOA
A big thank you to the Overlake HOA for supporting Kickin' Cancer's Can!  Because of their support, the Kiddie K is free for all kids ages 9 and under.

Festivities

Kicking Cancer's Can is an event for the entire family!  Join us for dinner and grab a treat or two from the bake sale. In addition to the 5k and 10K races, enjoy a bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, a balloon release, and more.

Bake Sale

The Bake Sale is full of delicious goodies including cake pops, breads, jams, cookies, cupcakes, gluten-free items, and plenty of other treats.  Thanks to friends and neighbors for their generous and delicious donations!  

Kiddie K

The Kiddie K is a fun event for children 9 and under. Parents or older siblings are welcome to run with them and encourage them along the course which loops around the park. Every kid who races is a winner!

5k 

Kids, strollers, and family walks are encouraged as well as serious runners.  All runners get an official Kickin' Cancer's Can t-shirt with registration.

Silent Auction

We have generous community sponsors that provide some incredible items for the raffle and silent auction including event tickets, gift cards, and gift baskets. The auction ends just before the race and the raffle prizes winners are announced afterward.