Annual Monarch 5K Raises Over $5,000 for Cancer Recovery Research at Hamline University
The annual Monarch 5K Run was held at Harriet Island in St. Paul, raising over $5,000 for the Rene and Brian McCoy Cancer Recovery Research Monarch Fund at Hamline University. The event honored Rene McCoy and supported cancer research by…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 16, 2026 —
The annual Monarch 5K Run took place at Harriet Island in St. Paul, successfully raising over $5,000 for a cancer recovery research fund at Hamline University.
The funds generated will benefit the Rene and Brian McCoy Cancer Recovery Research Monarch Fund, an initiative dedicated to supporting cancer research and honoring Rene McCoy. The event specifically aims to provide financial assistance to students engaged in cancer research projects.
The Monarch 5K Run is an annual event that brings together participants to support cancer recovery research. This year’s run, held at Harriet Island, saw the community come together to contribute to the fund, which is associated with Hamline University.
The money raised will directly fund students who are actively involved in research endeavors related to cancer recovery. The fund was established in memory of Rene McCoy and continues to support vital research efforts.
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