06/28/2024
Dear 4K for Cancer Community,
We want to share with you an important update on our 4K for Cancer program. Traditionally, at this time of year, our staff would be preparing for their mid-trip visits to check-in on our 4K run and ride teams. However, this summer is unfortunately different and, candidly, although I’ve been wanting to update you all on the 4K program, I’ve been struggling to find the right words.
It is humbling and bittersweet to announce that, after much consideration, Ulman Foundation made the difficult decision to pause the 4K for Cancer program this summer. While this decision was an incredibly difficult one to make, please know that our commitment to supporting the adolescent and young adult cancer community remains unwavering and has been made possible by your support and participation in this incredible program.
Despite our great efforts to adapt and modernize our approaches to recruitment and the overall 4K experience, we have not been able to return the program to the participation levels needed to sustain it. With this pause, our goal is to redirect our focus toward new, innovative, and engaging programming that will allow us to connect with today's college-age individuals in a more accessible way.
To all the incredible 4K for Cancer alumni who tirelessly biked or ran across the country in support of our mission, we know that 4K was a turning point in many of your lives. It was a journey toward self-discovery and an invaluable learning experience. We invite you to join us as Ulman Foundation continues to provide life-changing programs and do life-changing work.
Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this new chapter. Together, we remain steadfast in our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adult cancer community members, and we look forward to sharing more about our future plans and how you can participate.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Brock Yetso
Ulman Foundation President & CEO
For our full statement and more information, please visit our website
https://4kforcancer.org/4k-for-cancer-program-update/
