Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K and Fun Run Boasts a New Name, but Same Mission 

Community 5K raises over $48K to raise funds and save lives  

The Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K and Fun Run lived up to its name and was a lightening success. Previously the Pink Up the Pace 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, this year the event had a different name, but the same goal – raising funds for breast cancer research and savings lives. The Bolt for Breast Cancer, organized by the Junior Board of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) and presented by ABC 33/40, took place at Crestline Field on Sunday, October 27, and raised a whopping $48,287 with 565 participants of the 5K and 1-mile Dolly Dash.  

Tate Milstead finished first in the men’s 5K, and Abbie Clark came in first place for the women. Full race results are available here.  

“The $48,287 that was raised will make a powerful impact throughout Alabama,” said Erica Mitchell, Junior Board member and Event Chair. “This money will enable groundbreaking breast cancer research to occur, leading to new information, improving quality of life for patients, and hope for future generations faced with a breast cancer diagnosis.”  

The electric energy didn’t stop after participants bolted across the finish line. Daniel Logsdon performed live music, and participants enjoyed face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, and a bounce house. Refreshments were generously provided by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co, Craft’s Cahaba Brewing Co, and brick + tin.  

All proceeds stay in the state of Alabama, but they are invested in breast cancer research that diagnoses, treats, and prevents the disease worldwide. Since the event’s inception in 2018, $208,411 has been raised to support the BCRFA’s mission to find a cure for breast cancer and eradicate the disease.   

To learn more about BCRFA and to get involved, visit bcrfa.org/get-involved. 

The BCRFA thanks the sponsors who made the 22024 Bolt for Breast Cancer a success, including: ABC 33/40, Bham Now, Medical Properties Trust, Vulcan Materials Company, Markit Promotions, Southeastern Jewelers, Alabama Center for Reproductive Medicine, Comprehensive Breast Health, Fravert, Home RN, Lemongrass Spa Products, O’Neal Wealth Management Group, Mary Chollet and Camper O’Neal, Murray, Shipt, Vulcan Imaging Associates Women’s, Cahaba Brewing Co., Alabama Graphics, Craft’s, Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Dentons, Sirote, Birmingham Squadron, Topview Sports, EW Motion Therapy, Courtyard Trussville, Goldenbird Marketing, Hacienda Mexican Grill, Masonry Arts, Max Tillman Law Firm, Oak Mountain Pediatric Dentistry, Ron Davidson Law Firm, RSM US LLP, Sampson Dentistry, Steven and Erin Elseroad, Three Arbor Insurance, Tovar Wealth Management Group.  

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama 
Founded in 1996, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for that research. BCRFA funds promote a comprehensive approach to battling breast cancer by fueling collaborative and innovative research to help diagnose, treat, prevent, and eradicate the disease. Thanks to generous community support, BCRFA’s lifetime investment in life-saving research is over $15 million. All funding stays in Alabama, but the impact is worldwide. Learn more about our mission and breakthroughs at www.bcrfa.org.