Community Events

Team OHSU at PurpleStride at the Portland International Raceway, April 29, 2024
Team OHSU at PurpleStride, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's walk to end pancreatic cancer, at the Portland International Raceway, April 29, 2024.

We see a world without cancer

As leaders in precision cancer medicine, we’re on a mission to free the world from the burden of cancer, one patient at a time. But we cannot do this alone. We need you. We work hand in hand with local partners to sponsor community events and create initiatives that support patients, caregivers and families.

We partner with advocacy groups and organizations

We review sponsorship requests on an ongoing basis. When we consider a request, we ask these questions:

  • Is it focused on cancer?
  • Does it line up with our priorities and mission?
  • Does it help underserved populations?
  • Does it engage diverse communities?

Events we have sponsored include, but are not limited to:

  • Community fundraising events (run/walks/rides)
  • Patient/survivor education conferences
  • Health fairs
  • Screenings and forums

Questions?

We're here to help.

Contact us
Thuy Ngo, Kiara Siex and Allison Solanki at the Knight Cancer booth at the Komen More than Pink Walk, Aug. 2023.
Knight Cancer Institute team members Thuy Ngo, Ph.D., Kiara Siex, M.P.H., and Allison Solanki, Ph.D., at the Komen More Than Pink Walk at the Oregon Zoo, Aug. 16, 2023. (Derrik Zebroski/OHSU)

Submit a sponsorship request

To submit a request, complete this online application. As you complete the application, please:

  • Indicate whether you are requesting financial or in-kind sponsorship.
  • Submit your request at least 90 days before the event.

Attend an upcoming event

Ovarian Cancer Alliance Teal Run      
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7 – 10 a.m.
Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR

4th Annual Teal Ribbon Family Fun Walk to Amplify Ovarian Cancer Awareness.

Please visit the event website for more information on registering for this fun event.

 

Head for the Cure
Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Portland Waterfront, Portland, OR

Raise funds, awareness, and hope for the Portland brain tumor community

Please visit the event website and Team OHSU Neuro Oncology for more information and register.

 

Sherrie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation Sunset Run & Walk
Saturday, August 1, 2026 @ 4:30 PM
Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin, OR

1st annual ovarian cancer sunset run & walk event to support research, raise awareness to drive early detection and prevention, and provide survivors with resources to feel empowered in their fight. 

Please visit the event website for more information and register.

  

Get Your Rear in Gear
Saturday, August 8, 2026 @ 8:00am
Tualatin Community Park, Tualatin, OR

This event is a call to action to raise awareness and make sure no one faces colon cancer alone

Register and join any of our OHSU teams OR feel free to make your own team!  

OHSU Knight Cancer Rear Admirals  

OHSU GI GoLYTERS: The Runs Club  

KCI GI Oncology 

 

NW Sarcoma Foundation Dragonslayer Fantasy Dash and Strut
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Gabriel Park, Portland, OR

A non-competitive, non-timed walk to honor Sarcoma patients, survivors, and those we have lost to Sarcoma and raise vital funds for NWSF. Dress in your favorite costume and join in on the fun!

Visit the event website for more information and to register for the Knight of OHSU!