All Our Annual Fundraising Events
Friends Team Running The Covered Bridges Half Marathon
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Every June, The Friends Team runs the Covered Bridges Half Marathon, while raising money for cancer research and patient services at Norris Cotton Cancer Center. If you know anyone with a spot in the race, please encourage them to join the Friends Team!
Skip Matthews Memorial Father's Day Run
Sunday, June 17, 2012
The 9th Annual Skip Matthews Run on June 17 will commemorate the life of this exceptional friend, parent, husband, and personality. All proceeds from Skip's Run will benefit the Brain Tumor Research Fund at Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Participants choose from a 4-mile race or a 1-mile walk/fun-run (kids welcome!).
Eastman Golf Tournament
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Eastman Benefit for Norris Cotton Cancer Center features an amateur golf tournament at the beautiful Eastman Golf Links course. Players may sign up as singles, doubles, threesomes, or foursomes (players will be placed into foursomes if not signing up as such). There will be a variety of opportunities to compete for prizes and awards. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, followed by an after-party with hearty hors d'oeuvres and award presentations. There are advertising and sponsorship opportunities (PDF) for businesses and individuals alike, and anyone can support this event by purchasing raffle tickets in advance (PDF) for restaurants or golf (you do not need to be present to win)!
The Prouty Ultimate
Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, 2012
Cyclists will love this beautiful and challenging back-to-back century ride from Manchester, N.H., along scenic rural highways into Hanover, NH, the first day, then participants join The Prouty Century Ride on day two. Join the Ultimate fight against cancer!
The Prouty
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Starting in Hanover, cyclists ride 20, 35, 50, or 100 miles through the gorgeous Upper Connecticut River Valley. Walkers choose a 3K, 5K, or 10K route in either residential or wooded trails (or combine them for an even greater challenge!). And, sculls and sweeps can Row The Prouty! Bring your own boat and row 5, 10, 15, or 20 miles up and back on the Connecticut River.
Green Mountain Motorcycle Ride
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Please join us in August 2012 for the 10th Annual Green Mountain Motorcycle Ride. This scenic route will take riders through the mountains and countryside of Vermont and New Hampshire.
The Alliance Against Cancer 5K Run
Sunday, September 9, 2012
The New Hampshire Athletic Alliance Running Club sponsors the Alliance Against Cancer 5K walk/run road race in Manchester, NH. The event includes cash prizes, awards, T-shirts, lots of refreshments, music, and FUN!
BJ's Club Pink Picnic in Hooksett
September 2012
BJ's & Norris Cotton Cancer Center invite survivors, family, and friends to a Pink Picnic luncheon. Pink Picnic celebrates survival, and honors those who offer hope, support, and love to cancer patients and survivors every day. The event provides a complimentary luncheon featuring inspirational guest speakers and special gifts.
Harpoon Octoberfest Road Race
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Join the Friends Team in the Harpoon Octoberfest Road Race, while raising money to benefit the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center. This 3.6-mile road race kicks off the Sunday of Octoberfest in Windsor, VT. Work up an appetite for Harpoon Octoberfest beer, bratwurst, and some Oompah by kicking up your heels on this scenic course at the brewery. Prosit!
Kimball Union Academy's Playing for a Cure Day
October 2012
All are welcome to attend Kimball Union Academy's "Playing for a Cure" games. Root on Kimball Union Academy (KUA) students as they play soccer and field hockey and sell baked goods for a cure! There will be baked goods and T-shirts for sale, donation cans, fan prizes, and more!
Colby-Sawyer Chargers Dig Pink Women’s Volleyball Game
October 2012
If you dig cancer research and patient services then you'll love the annual Colby-Sawyer women's volleyball Dig Pink game! This year the Chargers play Simmons College. Game starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are just $4 for adults, $2 for children and students from other schools.
Latchkey Cup Stock Car Race on Ice
February 2013
Witness the thrilling spectacle when stock car racing meets a frozen Berry Pond on in Moultonborough, NH for the annual Latchkey Stock Car Race! Often called the "Daytona" of ice racing, this event features over 60 cars in various classes and all money raised benefits Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
The Great Derby Social
January 2013
The Great View Roller Rink is expected to be packed with roller derby teams, all competing in the Great Derby Social and raising money for Norris Cotton Cancer Center and awareness for breast cancer. Spectators can watch competitions and demonstrations from pros with amazing skills-on-wheels. This two-day event also features a "Black & Blue Ball" Saturday night, several skating clinics, open skates, and a Derby Overnight.
Manchester Monarchs Pink in the Rink Game
February 2013
Manchester Monarchs join the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center as they take over the Verizon Wireless Arena for the 2nd Annual Pink in the Rink hockey game! Fans won't want to miss seeing the pink ice and pink jerseys—and be sure to catch the Live Jersey Auction following the game.
Nashua Symphony
April 2013
What better way to celebrate spring than with an evening at the symphony, in support of Norris Cotton Cancer Center, in the area of our newest location in Nashua, NH.
Total Image 5K/10K Road Race
May 2013
Start your Cinco de Mayo off healthy! The Total Image 5K/10K Road Race partially benefits Norris Cotton Cancer Center. The start/finish line is at Jillian's Billiards Club, at 50 Phillippe Cote Street, Manchester, NH.





