Inaugural Brenda Ladun Decade Dash & Block Party set for June 23

ABC 33/40 news anchor Brenda Ladun has battled cancer twice and lost friends to the disease.

But she fights back by raising money for the American Cancer Society.

“I’m more determined now than ever before to reduce pain and suffering caused from this illness,” she said on the organization’s website.

Her efforts continue with the Brenda Ladun Decade Dash & Block Party to Conquer Cancer at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health & Wellness in Hoover on June 23.

The day’s running events include a 1-mile Color Fun Run beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a 5K at 6 p.m. 

A block party will also take place, featuring food, beverages and live music, as well as such kids activities as face painting and bounce houses.

Attendees can “time travel” by wearing their favorite outfits from the 1950s through the 1990s, and there will be awards for the best-dressed attendees in several categories. This event was formerly known as the Conquer Cancer Run, which was held for 13 years.

Ladun and the ACS “felt it was important to put a new and exciting spin on the event to bring back past participants but also engage new participants,” said Mallory Hill, ACS South Region director of communications.

“Having everyone decked out in their favorite decade threads is going to be fun,” Hill said.

Registration for the 5K is $40. Registration for the Color Fun Run is $40 for participants ages 17 and up and $25 for kids ages 16 and under.

June 21 is the deadline to register.

For more information, go to fightcancerBHM.com.

To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/DECADEDASH.