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Husker road race supports child brain cancer research

An all-time high of 870 runners and walkers participated in the Nebraska Football Road Race, which included a one-mile run and 5K race and raised funds for pediatric brain cancer research Sunday, July 14, at Memorial Stadium.

"We are still waiting to hear back from UNL on the total funds raised, but in 12 years, the event has raised a total of $150,000, said Lindsey Nemetz, marketing director for the Team Jack Foundation, which has a mission to raise research funds for and awareness of childhood brain cancer.

Members of the 2024 Husker football team cheered on participants at the event, signed autographs and posed for photos with fans.