104-5 XLO is the Proud Media Sponsor of The UMass Cancer Walk and Run! Now in its 23rd year! Proceeds of this event support adult and pediatric cancer research and clinical trials for new potentially lifesaving therapies being conducted at UMass Medical School, right here in Central Massachusetts! This year’s walk and run will be held in person at Polar Park on October 17, 2021. To Register, Join a team and get great fundraising ideas, please visit https://umasscancerwalk.org!

The Big E is back this Fall from Sept. 17th to Oct. 3rd.  This year’s theme is “Big is Back.”  Machine Gun Kelly performs a SOLD OUT show on opening night, Friday, September 17th and the Goo Goo Dolls perform on Friday, October 1st.

Ricky Duran has teamed up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help spread awareness of smart mental health practices.  Duran is taking part in 2021 Worcester Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, Sept.18, which begins in Institute Park.  To donate and sponsor Duran in the walk, visit his donation page on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website.

DogFest New England at Polar Park on Sunday, September 19, raises money for Canine Companions service dogs to help people with disabilities.  There is no cost to attend the event, but those that register can contribute to fundraising and spread the word about this family friendly event. Those that take part in fundraising can qualify for DogFest swag and other prizes.  When registering, be sure to indicate you are bringing a dog to get your free DogFest dog bandana.

Reliant Foundation 5K, a public family event including awards, music, and refreshments. This years’ race will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Shore Park, next to the Greendale Family Branch YMCA and across from Bancroft School on Shore Drive, Worcester, MA. Over the years, this community event has brought together hundreds of individual participants, 20 corporate and community race teams, over 70 volunteers, and many spectators cheering us on. We hope you will join us this year to help raise $30,000 for Reliant Foundation’s Community Grants program, which supports nonprofits in our community who focus on children’s and adolescent mental health and behavioral health, and recovery programs for individuals of all ages facing substance use disorder. To Donate or volunteer, checkout www.reliantfoundation5k.racewire.com

Polar Park to host 25 food trucks and 30 craft beer breweries with an on-field festival on Saturday, Oct. 3rd.  Tickets on sale now.  Click here for more info.

104-5 XLO is the Proud Media Sponsor of The UMass Cancer Walk and Run! Now in its 23rd year! Proceeds of this event support adult and pediatric cancer research and clinical trials for new potentially lifesaving therapies being conducted at UMass Medical School, right here in Central Massachusetts! This year’s walk and run will be held in person at Polar Park on October 17, 2021. To Register, Join a team and get great fundraising ideas, please visit https://umasscancerwalk.org!