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Support CCA at Our Events

Join us at our fundraising events throughout the year. Every ticket and every donation helps local cancer patients and families in Central Texas.

Coming Up

Our Next Event

2026 Waco Thanksgiving Day 5K & 1 Mile

Turkey Trot, “Poultry in Motion”

Poultry in Motion — 2026 Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot event flyer

Thursday, November 26, 2026

1 Mile starts at 8am · 5K starts at 8:30am

Register for the Turkey Trot Event & Sponsorship Flyer (PDF)
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Where
Indian Spring Park, Waco Suspension Bridge, 101 N. University Parks, Waco, Texas 76701

Burn those thighs before those pies! Join Community Cancer Association for a fun Thanksgiving morning. Run for fun in the One Mile, or take part in the professionally timed 5K with overall male and female, masters male and female, and age group awards. There is also an award for the best Thanksgiving-related costume!

Entry fees, packet pickup and the full race-morning schedule are on the RunSignUp registration page. For event and registration questions, contact Nancy Goodnight at rockbridgerunner@gmail.com or 254-405-2518.

Sponsorship proceeds benefit Community Cancer Association. Options include Tom Turkey ($5,000), Gobble-Gobble ($4,000), Drumsticks ($2,500), Sides ($500), and Gravy Train ($50 each or 3 for $100). Tom Turkey carries an early commitment deadline — ask about current availability when you get in touch. For sponsorship sign-up, email info@wacocancer.org or call (254) 202-8082. See the flyer for sponsorship benefits and the sponsorship form.

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Three Ways to Take Part

Events are only part of it. Here is how supporters across Central Texas help keep CCA running.

Attend an event

Every ticket sold goes straight into patient assistance. Our events are also the easiest way to meet the people CCA serves and the supporters who make it happen.

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Host your own fundraiser

Local businesses, school sports teams, churches, and community groups regularly raise funds for CCA. Send us your idea and we will help you get it off the ground.

Fundraise for CCA

Become a sponsor

Put your business behind an event or a program for the year. Sponsorship is what keeps the medication, supplies, and gas cards coming for local families.

Sponsorship options

Looking Back

Past Fundraisers & Donations

Businesses, schools, sports teams, and community groups across Central Texas raise funds for CCA all year round. Here is some of what they have done.

CCA supporters on the field at Baylor Softball

First Pitch at Baylor Softball

Members Choice representatives and CCA supporters at a check presentation

Members Choice Check Presentation

Northwest Waco Optimist Club representative presenting a check to CCA

Northwest Waco Optimist Club

Participants at the Waco Poultry in Motion race starting arch

Poultry in Motion in Waco

Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative representative presenting a donation check to CCA

Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative

A supporter presenting a donation check to CCA

Local Support for CCA

Waco Association of Realtors presenting a donation check to the Community Cancer Association

Waco Association of Realtors

Students and CCA representatives at a presentation on a sports field

Community Support on the Field

Douglass Subaru and CCA representatives holding a Share the Love donation check

Douglass Subaru — Share the Love

Heart of Texas cheer team gathered for a donation presentation to CCA

Heart of Texas Cheer

Atmos Energy representatives presenting a donation check to CCA

Atmos Energy Community Support

CCA supporters gathering at a community dinner event

A community dinner in Waco

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