Race Against Cancers Hosts Race on Nov. 7
A nonprofit founded by former BYU student Mandi White will raise money for people facing cancer through an annual college race.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Cancer
Race Against Cancers, a nonprofit founded by former BYU student Mandi White, will host a race on Nov. 7 to raise money for people facing cancer. Donations will help cover expenses such as treatment, food and housing.
Why it matters
The race brings college students together to support individuals and families affected by cancer, easing financial strain that often accompanies treatment. White's own experience losing her mother to cancer inspired the organization's founding.
The race is scheduled for Nov. 7, with proceeds directed to cancer-related expenses such as treatment, food and housing. The extraction does not include a fundraising target or participation figures.
The players
Mandi White
Mandi White is a former BYU student who founded Race Against Cancers after her mother's cancer diagnosis and death.
Race Against Cancers
Race Against Cancers is a nonprofit that organizes an annual college race to raise money for people facing cancer.
The details
Race Against Cancers brings college students together through an annual race, and participants are encouraged to focus on who they are running for. Donations raised will help cover expenses such as treatment, food and housing for people facing cancer.
Timeline
Mandi White was 11 when her mother was diagnosed with cancer.
White was 18 when her mother died of cancer.
Race Against Cancers will host its race on Nov. 7.
Big Picture
Race Against Cancers follows the model of college-based charity runs that pair student participation with direct fundraising for a specific cause. Its focus on covering treatment, food and housing expenses places it among organizations that address the non-medical costs of cancer care.
Donations to the race will help cover treatment, food and housing costs for people facing cancer. Students and community members who join the race can directly contribute to those expenses.
The takeaway
Community fundraising events can ease the non-medical financial burdens that accompany a cancer diagnosis. Those interested in supporting the cause can consider joining or donating to the Nov. 7 race.
What happens next
Race Against Cancers will host its race on Nov. 7, when donations and participation will be collected.
Further reading
Explore more local coverage in the Cancer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BYU Daily Universe.
