Thank you, Obliteride community!
You made our 2020 event shine.
What a year, Obliteriders! We couldn’t gather in person — but we stayed more connected and committed than ever. In states and countries around the world, YOU picked your activity, had fun, honored loved ones, and raised critical funding for cancer and COVID-19 research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
THANK YOU. Because of you, our Obliteride community is stronger than ever. Together, we are an unstoppable force for a better world.
Ready for next year? Sign up to be notified when Obliteride 2021 registration opens.
Cancer hasn't stopped. Neither will we.
And this year, we’re fueling COVID-19 research, too.
Obliteride is Fred Hutch’s annual summer fundraiser for lifesaving research and cures. For 2020, we replaced our in-person weekend event with a chance to pick any activity and participate right from home — and more people joined us than ever before. We had 3,000 participants from all 50 US states, more than 17 countries, and all 7 continents. They biked, hiked, kayaked, and more; had a blast at our virtual Glow Orange Week events and Saturday Celebration; and supported breakthrough research on both cancer and COVID-19. Together, we raised more than $2.8 million (and counting), bringing Obliteride’s eight-year total to almost $32 million. And, thanks to our amazing sponsors, 100% of every participant-raised dollar will go directly to breakthrough research at Fred Hutch.
Why We Obliteride
Obliteriders share how, and why, they geared up and made a difference this year.
Glow Orange Week 2020
We lit up the skyline, discovered science at home, and threw a virtual party to remember.
Check out our highlights — and get inspired for next year!
Paint the town orange
Seattle stands with Obliteride!
From August 3 – 8, major Seattle landmarks lit up orange at dusk to support cancer and COVID-19 research at Fred Hutch as part of the annual Glow Orange to Cure Cancer campaign.
Science at home
Presented by Bristol Myers Squibb
The amazing Dr. Jeanne Chowning, senior director of Science Education Training at Fred Hutch, helped scientists of all ages do hands-on experiments at home.
Fun, music & community
An event to remember!
We couldn’t party together in person, but that didn’t stop us! We sang, danced, and celebrated online with a musical performance by Michael Franti, awards, and more.
Leaderboards
I know so many people that have been affected by both cancer and COVID-19 that I want to see as much progress as possible be made toward eradicating both diseases.
Photos from Obliteride 2020
Big smiles, big hearts. Obliteriders all over the world made our reimagined season shine. Check out a few photos from this year!
Sponsors
100% of participant-raised dollars fuel lifesaving research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, thanks to our generous sponsors.
Obliteride is for everyone!
Have fun, make friends, and help cure cancer faster. Ready for next year? Sign up to be notified when Obliteride 2021 registration opens.