Racing For Research

The Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center was established by alumnus, Rich Porter, and his wife, Robin. The 4th Annual Racing for Research Event, hosted by Student Philanthropy, will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024. This 1-mile OR 3-mile walk/run around Indiana State University's campus is meant to raise awareness and funds for the Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center. 

The Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center was created by a $250,000 gift from Rich and Robin Porter to support the research of five internationally competitive graduate student research fellows. Their gift and dedication to the cause is a transformational boost to Indiana State’s work on the disease. 

It is our hope that an Indiana State student will be part of a research team that cures some form of cancer,” said Rich Porter, a 1977 Indiana State University graduate in business management. “Our vision for the cancer center is to graduate educated students who will spend their careers working in cancer research.” 

Porter is a 2021 recipient of Indiana State University's Distinguished Alumni Award. He currently serves as chair of the Indiana State University Foundation Board and on the board of the James Cancer Center. For more information on the couple and the Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center, visit www.indstate.edu/cas/pcrc.

Race Details:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Race Check-In: Begins at 12:30 p.m. ET
Speaker Remarks: 1:45 p.m. ET
Race Start Time: 2 p.m. ET
Distance: 1-Mile Walk/Run OR 3-Mile Walk/Run

- Note: both races begin at 2 p.m. and the 3 milers will do the one-mile loop 3 times**

Location: The Indiana State University Fountain
Cost Breakdown: 

- $10 for Indiana State University Students

-  $25 for Faculty/Staff/Community

- $15 for Virtual Participant 

- Student Group Rate #1: $50 for 6 students 

- Student Group Rate #2: $100 for 12 students