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Campout Against Cancer holding a kick-off event Tuesday night

Campout Against Cancer
Posted at 11:32 AM, Jul 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-29 14:23:17-04

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Cancer Foundation is holding the kick-off for its Campout Against Cancer Tuesday night.

The Campout Against Cancer is a local event that helps raise funds for cancer patients. Over the last seven years, the event has raised over $3 million. The event itself helps honor cancer survivors as well as remember those who have been lost.

Among the festivities are a car show, run/walk, music, and a corn hole tournament.

The event takes place November 6th and 7th at Kasier Permanente Sports Village.

The kick-off event takes place Tuesday, July 27th at 5:30 p.m. at Upstart Village located at 201 New Stine Rd. Suite. It will include introductions, a team challenge demonstration, information on how to become a part of Campout, and a bingo fundraiser.