Heaven Can Wait

A race to benefit Sara’s Project for breast cancer education and patient support

2024 Heaven Can Wait

More than 1,200 people gathered Sunday at Redmond High School to participate in the 25th annual Heaven Can Wait. The 5K run/walk raised more than $110,000 for Sara's Project, a fund of St. Charles Foundation that provides education, early detection and support services to ease the challenges of breast cancer for people in Central and Eastern Oregon. Thank you to all who attended, and to all involved in putting on this fun and inspirational event!

Cancer survivors at Heaven Can Wait 5K walk/run 2024 — The extraordinary cancer survivors who attended the 25th Annual Heaven Can Wait 5K. Click image to enlarge.

Heaven Can Wait draws hundreds together with a shared mission to raise funds for Sara's Project, a fund of St. Charles Foundation. Sara's Project provides education, early detection and support services to ease the challenges of breast cancer for people in Central and Eastern Oregon.

Heaven Can Wait was founded in 2000 by Charlene Levesque, a breast cancer survivor. Charlene's diagnosis prompted Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) to begin formulating the idea of a women's event that would promote early detection of cancer and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle.

Your participation in Heaven Can Wait:
* Raises funds for Sara's Project.
* Educates the community about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
* Encourages community members to walk or run for their health.
* Brings the community together in a celebration of life

Check out photos from this year's event!