Each year, the Standup for the Cure (SUFTC) live events attract thousands of participants nationwide in support of the mission to build community, promote an active, healthy lifestyle, and save lives through early breast cancer detection, treatment, and education. However, the three main fundraising events for the year were canceled due to the concerns of COVID-19. Despite the disruptions and challenges brought on with the virus, it did not stop the community from participating in a virtual SUFTC event, nor keep anyone from supporting the mission.
This year, the 2020 Virtual SUFTC offered participants an event where there were no rules, no boundaries – Just fun, camaraderie, connection, and a desire to put an end to breast cancer. Participants were encouraged to “Stand up their way” by practicing yoga, paddling (canoe, kayak, SUP, paddleboard), dancing, hiking, running, CrossFit, Pilates, or other wellness activities to raise money for our local breast cancer clinic and national research program beneficiaries. The support was overwhelming.
