The 9th Annual Strength in Colors 5K & KIDS DASH (SIC5K) will bring together families, survivors, and community partners to support cancer prevention, education, and patient assistance programs across Ohio.

Each year, nearly 2,000 Ohioans are diagnosed with cancers caused by HPV, including cervical, head and neck, penile, anal, vulva, and vaginal, affecting both women and men. Many of these cancers are preventable with vaccination, screening, and education.

Make plans with your family and friends to walk, run, or stroll with us on July 26th! Together we will raise critical funds to support patients, screenings, and new prevention and treatment discoveries.

We are grateful for our community partners, supporters, and vendors who are giving their time, talents, and treasures in support of our mission and the people we serve. If you want to join this incredible group please contact us.

• Natera (presenting sponsor)
• Genmab
• OhioHealth
• OSUCCC-James
• Salaita Orthodontics
• Helping Hands Free Clinic
• Jo Ford Photography
• RunColumbus Race Series
• Columbus Running Company
• Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
• Kona Ice Little Buckeye 
• CompDrug
• American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network-Ohio
• Goldfish Swim School
• Columbus Fitness Consultants
• Scott Dawson – State Farm Agent
• 4Ever Young Med Spa & Wellness Center – New Albany

The Strength In Colors 5K & KIDS DASH heightens awareness of six cancers that can be caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) by bringing patients, families, and the community together to raise funds that will help prevent cancer and improve patient outcomes and their quality of life.

Thank you to all who participated in our fundraiser. It was a very hot and humid morning, with a few rain drops early on, but the weather did not deter you, our incredibly kind and generous community and charity partners. We raised $18K+ and hosted a record number of participants.

We want to recognize and thank the drivers of the following programs and charities for the impact they have made in our community through their philanthropic efforts. We are grateful to the participants and donors for making it possible for us to provide financial grant to help continue their great work in 2026.

Congratulations!

We hosted 169 participants and raised over $16,000 together!! We couldn’t have done it without you! Helping Hands Health and Wellness Center and TCC’s Patient Support Program received grants. These grants would not have been possible without our volunteers, sponsors, community partners, special guest speakers, donors, and the participants! We are forever grateful to each of you and look forward to continuing our mission with passion and purpose!

Learn more by reviewing the Board Responsibilities below or by contacting Diane Crawford at di@thecrawfordcrew.org.