Heaven Can Wait 5K celebrates 25 years of raising funds for Central Oregon’s breast cancer community

Registration now open for 5k fundraiser set Oct. 6 at Redmond High School

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Community members are invited to take part in the 25^th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K fundraiser to support the breast cancer community in Central Oregon. Registration is open now for the event set Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at Redmond High School.

Over the years, this family-friendly walk/run has raised hundreds of thousands for Sara’s Project, which helps provide vital support services to people in Central Oregon with breast cancer.

“Heaven Can Wait is a time to show love and support for the breast cancer community in Central Oregon, including patients, survivors, family members and caregivers,” said Jenny O’Bryan, executive director for the St. Charles Foundation. “This year will be particularly special, as we celebrate the 25^th anniversary of Heaven Can Wait.”

O’Bryan says organizers have a lot of fun extras in store and want to raise the bar for support.

“In honor of our 25th year, we hope to raise an additional $25K for patient support programs that help provide free wigs, post-surgical bras, transportation, education of early detection and massage therapies for those in need,” said O’Bryan.  

This year’s event will kick off at Redmond High School’s football stadium and will wind through Dry Canyon. Dogs are not permitted at the event.

Individuals can sign up online at HeavenCanWait.org. Individuals can also sign up to volunteer to support the event.

About St. Charles Health System

St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, Ore., owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond. It also owns family care clinics in Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters. St. Charles is a private, nonprofit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 4,900 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 300 active medical staff members and nearly 200 visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities.