The Philadelphia Marathon has a new title sponsor – the American Association for Cancer Research. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Mitch Stoller, Executive Director of AACR, about the new three year partnership to expand the city’s committed to improving the health of its citizens. Dedicated to preventing and curing all cancers, the AACR supports activities that encourage the public to lead a healthy lifestyle as research shows this can help reduce the risk of cancer. Together the Philadelphia Marathon and the AACR will grow the Runners for Research team to raise additional funds for cancer research. Those wishing to register are encouraged to visit www.philadelphiamarathon.com which takes place November 18-19. They also discussed the upcoming AACR Rock ‘n Roll Philadelphia 5K and Half Marathon September 16-17.