Team Hope runs marathons to raise funds and awareness for colorectal cancer.

COLUMBUS, OHIO (October 5, 2005) - On October 9, 2005 Road of Life will present RACE FOR HOPE - a 5k race and 1-mile walk to raise awareness and funds for the Entertainment Industry Foundation's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (EIF's NCCRA) and Ohio State University's Arthur G. James Cancer Institute. The second annual RACE FOR HOPE will take place this Sunday, at Grigg's Reservoir in Columbus, OH. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages.

"My goal is to see RACE FOR HOPE become a place where those affected by cancer can come together and make a difference," says event founder Carleen Taylor. The race is held in memory of Peggy Bock, a long-time friend of Taylor's, and her inspiration for the RACE FOR HOPE.

In addition to RACE FOR HOPE, Taylor has added another dimension to her race against cancer, founding TEAM HOPE, which will run marathons across the country to raise funds and awareness to battle cancer. "With TEAM HOPE," says Taylor, "I wanted to expand our mission even further, so people all across the country could join fight against cancer."

To find out more about RACE FOR HOPE and TEAM HOPE, please visit www.raceforhope.com.

About EIF's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
NCCRA is dedicated to the eradication of colon cancer by promoting education about the importance of early medical screening and funding cutting-edge research to develop better tests, treatments and ultimately, a cure. NCCRA was co-founded in March of 2000 by journalist Katie Couric, cancer activist Lilly Tartikoff, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation. For more information, visit www.EIFoundation.org.

About the Entertainment Industry Foundation
As the philanthropic leader of the entertainment industry, the Entertainment Industry Foundation has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars - and provided countless volunteer hours - to support charitable initiatives addressing some of the most critical issues facing society today. For more information, visit www.eifoundation.org.

About Road for Life Road of Life's mission is to educate children about the fitness and nutrition they make can lead to a healthier life and raise a healthier generation of children with a significantly lower risk of cancer.

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Contacts

Judi Ketcik, EIF
(818) 760-7722
jketcik@eifoundation.org

Carleen Taylor
(614) 761-2413
raceforhope@roadoflife.org