September 13 is the day Congress has designated National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, encouraging people to do something to increase awareness of childhood cancers. The entire month of September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Folks from all around the area will take the challenge to help find a cure for childhood cancer worldwide. Walkers and runners can choose between a 5K and a 1-mile course. Immediately following the walk, the community will gather at Park Square for family fun, outdoor activities, delicious and refreshing food and beverages including Blue Bell ice cream and Glaceau/Vitamin Water.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Registered walkers are encouraged to raise funds for a cure by collecting pledges for the Challenge.

The Cure Kids Cancer Challenge is currently the only walk in the Tampa Bay area focused exclusively on pediatric cancer research. What makes this event even more special is that it is being organized by the parents, friends and families of children battling cancer. Last year’s event raised $90,000 for PCF.

Participants of all ages are invited to attend.

The cost is $25 per entrant, or $100 for teams of up to six.

To register, visit www.active.com, Keywords: Cure Kids Cancer Challenge. Sponsorship opportunities are also available through PCF.

For more information contact the Pediatric Cancer Foundation at 813-269-0955 or log onto www.fastercure.org.