Taking place on Saturday, March 15, at Dodger Stadium, American Friends of the Hebrew University is thrilled to join forces with the Concern Foundation to race in the 2025 LA BIG 5K. Together, we’re hitting the pavement and breaking a sweat for a great cause—supporting the Concern Foundation Laboratories at the Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Lace-up your running shoes and get ready for an uplifting morning as AFHU joins forces with seven other Los Angeles cancer-fighting non-profits, including:
- AYA@USC
- Beauty Bus Foundation
- Cedars-Sinai Wellness, Resilience, and Survivorship Program
- Hope for Henry
- The Kevin Cordasco Foundation: Something Yellow
- The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center (DFCC)
- Sharsheret
Why Join Team AFHU?
- A prized slot in the 2025 LA BIG 5K
- Official Team Concern swag
- Expert fundraising support, including a personalized fundraising page and assistance from AFHU staff
Join the Team
As a proud member of Team AFHU, you’ll:
- Make an impact by committing to raise $150 by race day, March 15, 2025, to support groundbreaking cancer research.
- Secure your spot in the race with a preferential registration fee of $45
- Spread the word about your participation with friends and family and inspire others by sharing your participation through email, social media, and personal conversations.
- Experience the excitement of participating with hundreds of passionate community members untiled behind a common cause
- Have the competitive experience of a lifetime
Let’s run, jog, or walk our way toward breakthroughs in cancer research—because every step we take together brings us closer to a cure. Don’t miss the chance to raise your heart rate for groundbreaking research!
Steps to Register for the Team AFHU/Team Concern:
Secure your spot!
- Choose Your Race: Join the race by clicking here.
- Pay the Registration Fee: During checkout, be sure to select an organization in the “Additional Information” section.
- Access Your Registration Link: Once payment is complete, a message with your registration link will appear, and you’ll also receive an email from Bloomerang with the link (check your spam folder if necessary).
- Complete the Registration Form: Use the link to complete the registration form and enter your credit card information again (don’t worry, you will NOT be charged twice for the registration fee or for unmet fundraising goals).
- Registering Multiple Runners? Each runner will need to complete their own registration form, even if one payment was made for all participants.
- Personalize Your Fundraising Page: After registering, you’ll automatically receive a fundraising page. Click “Go to My Fundraising Account” to personalize your page, join your fundraising team, and start sharing.
- Confirmation and Bib Pick-Up: Once the form is submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email from The McCourt Foundation. As race weekend approaches, look out for another email with a QR code for picking up your race bib at the Expo on March 14-15.
If you cannot join us on race day but would still like to support our team’s efforts, you can make a donation here.
Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Brad Eisen at [email protected] or 409.781.4170.