The tenth annual three-mile Strides for Life to benefit Lung Cancer Research Foundation was held Sunday, August 9th in Southampton, NY.  The race, which took place around the scenic Lake Agawam, NY, was the first ever of its kind to support lung cancer research and is the signature event of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.  Southampton Mayor Mark Epley was honorary chairman for the event.  The event was dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating effects of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women worldwide, and to ensuring that lung cancer research receives the funding it needs.

Over 1,000 runners attended the event included participants from the Hamptons community, as well as the tri-state area and beyond, and included professional runners, first-time runners, teams, families, children, current and former lung cancer patients and survivors. Over $400,000 was raised for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.

About Lung Cancer Research Foundation
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is a nonprofit organization that supports research on innovative strategies for better treatments, screening and prevention of all cancers of the lung. The goal of LCRF is to fund promising scientific and clinical research initiatives that will lead to more positive outcomes and improved quality of life for all lung cancer patients. For more information, please visit: www.lungfund.org.

Top Male Finisher Over 12: Luis Ramirez 24 years old 15:24
Top Female Finisher Over 12: Barbara Gubbins 55 years old 19:02
Top Finisher Male 12 & Under: Thomas Arnold 11 years old 21:06
Top Finisher Female 12 & Under: Danielle Paulson 12 years old 27:54

*All photos in this feature courtesy of Ben Asen Photography