# @checkyouracorns on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRpiuioES8R
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37409762-checkyouracorns-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2e860a5263.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-11-29T17:41:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** RDUTesticularCancerFoundation (@checkyouracorns) — https://gondola.cc/checkyouracorns

## Caption

If You Build It, They Will Come

One thing I’ve learned through this charity journey is that every meaningful event starts as a dream-just an idea in your mind until you decide to pull the trigger. 

Last year, Mutts took on the incredible challenge of 7in7 - seven half marathons in seven days… to raise awareness and funds for the Raleigh Testicular Cancer Foundation in honor of his son, Callum, now a testicular cancer survivor himself. 

That spirit inspired us to try something again in the running space this year. Honestly, we thought maybe 2 or 3 people might show up.

But this morning, over 20+ people came out to complete our 5K. We had great conversations, plenty of laughs, and real moments of connection. We brought awareness and education to men’s health, talked about how to grow this event in the future, and enjoyed a truly family-style morning… youth hockey players, cancer survivors, parents, friends, coworkers, older folks, younger siblings… such an amazing mix. 

We shared coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and that early-morning energy that only happens when people show up for something bigger than themselves! 

I couldn’t be more proud or inspired by what we built together today. It started as a dream, and it exceeded every expectation. We’re already planning a larger 5K for next year in partnership with a local strength and conditioning business, and we truly believe this can become something special for our community. 

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, or donated… you gave this event life, and we’re just getting started. 🙏🏽💜🏃‍♂️

#menshealth #testicularcancer #testicularcancerawareness #nonprofit #community RTCF5K #MensHealthAwareness #IfYouBuildItTheyWillCome

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## Tags

menshealthawareness, testicularcancerawareness, testicularcancer, menshealth, ifyoubuildittheywillcome, nonprofit, community

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