The 5th Annual Quack Out Cholangio 5k Run/Walk to Crush Bile Duct Cancer
The 5th Annual Quack Out Cholangio 5k Run/Walk to Crush Bile Duct Cancer was held May 18th at Midnight Oil Brewing Company in Newark, Delaware. The race, hosted by Jan and Dean Meyer, is one of the largest community fundraisers benefiting the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s research efforts. Jan, a patient with cholangiocarcinoma, and Dean, caregiver and member of CCF’s Board of Directors, have worked tirelessly to organize this successful fundraiser, bringing together patients, caregivers, volunteers, pharmaceutical companies, and local businesses for a day of togetherness and remembrance.
This year’s Quack Out hosted over 600 participants (both virtual and in-person) from 29 U.S. states and one Canadian province.
“We are so thankful for the love and support for the Quack Out through the years by families and friends supporting current warriors or honoring their loved ones stolen by cholangiocarcinoma and the incredible local running community,” said Jan. “We couldn’t have held the event without the incredibly generous sponsorship from Incyte, our “Major Cancer Quacker,” Servier, Taiho Oncology, Ravitz Family Markets, GF&M, Champion Trophies, Christina Care, Walmart and so many more! Special thanks to our incredible volunteers, including a large group from Newark Rotary – we couldn’t have done it without you. Much love and respect to Sophia and Drew from Races2Run for their patience and guidance in making this event so successful.”
The Meyer family has made the difficult decision to no longer hold the 5k and looks forward to transitioning to other less labor-intensive fundraising events in the future.
“Jan and Dean have accomplished so much for patients facing cholangiocarcinoma,” CCF’s CEO and Founder, Stacie Lindsey, said. “Their dedication, even in their hardest times, has helped fund life-changing research. These last five years have brought so many of us unparalleled hope and tremendous optimism for the future.”
Photo Credit: CCA patient Greg Metzler