Health and fitness briefs, Nov. 13

The Integris Cancer Institute of Oklahoma wants to make sure the only thing you smoke on Bedlam day is brisket or ribs.

To honor the upcoming football game and the Great American Smokeout, the institute will host “Lung Disease: The Great Equalizer.” The event is part tailgate party and part educational opportunity.

“Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both Cowboys and Sooners across the nation,” according to an Integris news release. “In fact, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. … Come show your team spirit. Join us for this free Bedlam bash tailgate party to learn more about your risks and the prevention and treatment of lung cancer.”

Attendees will enjoy a free meal. The first 25 people who register will get free flu shots.

Those who want to quit smoking will receive no-cost “quit kits” to help them kick the habit. Attendees also are encouraged to tour the institute and the ProCure Proton Therapy Center.

The event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the cancer institute, 5911 W Memorial Road.

For more information or to reserve a spot, call 951-2277.

RUN

Help children who need care

Most Oklahoma fundraising runs take place under the blazing summer sun, when the main reason to run fast is to get out of the heat as soon as possible.

Soonerthon's second annual 5k race and 1-mile fun run take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. It could be wet. It could be cold. It will be dark. And it should be fun.

The runs begin at the Oklahoma Memorial Union on the University of Oklahoma campus, 900 Asp Ave., Norman.

The events will benefit Children's Hospital Foundation, a local affiliate of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, an international nonprofit that helps raise money for children's medical services. All money raised in Oklahoma stays in Oklahoma.

“This year, our 5k's theme is ‘Run to the Rave!'” said John Fraser, Soonerthon overall chairman, in a news release. “It is a glow run hosted at night that will culminate in a fun glow rave hosted in the Oklahoma Memorial Student Union."

Runners are encouraged to wear neon, the release says, “and anything that glow: glow sticks, glow bracelets/necklaces, light-up shoes, etc.”

Registration is $20 for the 5k and $15 for the fun run.

The rave will be in the Molly Shi Boren room. Admission is free for runners; non-racers are asked to donate $15 or $20.

For more information, go to www.okchf.org.

SALT

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