Sharsheret West Coast Dash – 5K/10K/Family Fun Race

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On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Sharsheret will gather on Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey, CA, for our 4th Annual West Coast Dash in support of our breast and ovarian cancer work.

Our run/walk will have a 5K, 10K, Family Fun Race, and Event Festival. There is a virtual option available.

All ages, abilities and strollers welcome.

Check out what people are saying about Sharsheret and the West Coast Dash!

Why this race? Why now?

Whether it touched your mom, your best friend, your brother or even you, Sharsheret
knows that breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and hereditary risk for cancer are family issues.
Join us for our 4th annual race as we gather our community on the beach for a morning of fun and fitness. 

Thank you for your participation and support,

Shuli Bendheim Steinlauf and Karen Goss, Race Co-Chairs
Jessica Jablon, Director, West Region

Race Start Times (subject to change)

5K/10K Races – 8am 

Family Fun Race – 9:15am 

Virtual Race – Choose your own adventure

Event Festival – Throughout the morning

 

*Race Prices 

Prices increase April 1, 2025

10K Race – $40

5K Race – $50

Family Fun Race (1K for all ages) – $20

**Virtual Race – $36

*Prices do not include processing fees. Prices will increase periodically.
**Virtual race tickets purchased by August 27th will receive a race t-shirt by mail.

 

Donations

Suggested Donation – $360

VIP Race Gift – Donations $1,000+ 

*Contributions excluding the value of race entry tickets are tax-deductible.

Race Grand Marshals

Community Hero Grand Marshals

Sarah Farzan Kamrava, DDS, and Mitchell R. Kamrava, MD, MHDS, have been incredible friends and supporters of Sharsheret. Sarah is a 13 year breast cancer survivor and has shared her personal story at countless Sharsheret events and serves as a peer supporter helping women with breast cancer. She is active on the Sharsheret West Advisory and Events Committees. Mitch is a radiation oncologist and professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Cedars-Sinai and serves as the Director of Brachytherapy Services. He has positively impacted countless lives and is highly regarded by both his patients and colleagues. Both are deeply involved in the Sinai Akiba Academy and Sinai Temple communities.

 

 

Healthcare Hero Grand Marshal

Sahar Wertheimer, MD, earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health at Montefiore Medical Center. She traded in the cold to do her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Cedars-Sinai. She currently works in private practice at HRC Fertility in Los Angeles. Dr. Wertheimer specializes in oncofertility, helping both patients with cancer and those with increased hereditary risk with family planning or emergent treatments. She is dedicated to empowering and educating women about their health and has shared her expertise through Sharsheret’s national webinars and local events. Dr. Wertheimer serves on the Sharsheret West Advisory Committee.

Honorary Grand Marshal

Rochelle Shoretz A”H, Recognizing the 10th Yahrzeit of Sharsheret’s Founder

This year, we commemorate 10 years since Rochelle’s passing. What began 24 years ago as a small group of dedicated volunteers gathered around a kitchen table has flourished into an international organization, providing critical support and financial assistance to hundreds of thousands facing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and hereditary cancer risk. By contributing to the race, help pay tribute to our beloved founder’s vision and help secure the future of her lasting legacy.

 

Race Details
 

5K / 10K 

Race Entry tickets include a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Both races will be chip timed. Recommended for elementary school-age and above.

Family Fun Race (1K)

Race Entry tickets are for ages 1 and up and include a race t-shirt and medal. This race is open to people of all abilities and generations of families running or walking together. Get ready for the photo opportunity!!
 

Virtual Race

Join us from anywhere around the country. Race tickets purchased by August 27th will receive a race t-shirt by mail.

 

Early Bird Packet Pickup Details
LA Metro Pickup
Thursday, September 11 from 4 – 7pm

TBD

Valley Pickup
Thursday, September 11 from 4 – 7pm

TBD

Win Trophies and Prizes for:

Team that raises the most money

Best race day costumes

Team with the most racers

Synagogue with the most racers

School with the most racers

Team with the most donors

First team to hit $3,600 (from multiple donors)

First team to hit $10,000 (from multiple donors)

Top family fundraising team

Top under 18 fundraiser

 

Leadership Listing

Event Co-Chairs:

Shuli Bendheim Steinlauf and Karen Goss

Event Planning Committee:

Sari Abrams | Sharon Bacharach | Sheila Baran Spiwak | Kathi Barnhard | Heather Berkowitz Grant | Yocheved Deutch Atlas | Bonnie Duboff | Dr. Sarah Farzan | Shari Fishman | Sharon Gomperts | Abbi Hertz | Allyson Kimmel | Miriam Lieber Kraemer | Courtney Mizel | Laura Osman | Dana Petro | Rivkie Samson | Elisa Schoenfeld | Chaya Serbin | Jennifer Smith | Alex Tafet | Barbara Weisman | Stacey Weiss | Marisa Yafai

West Community Advisory Committee:

Sari Abrams | Sharon Bacharach, Co-Chair | Sheila Baran Spiwak | Kathi Barnhard, Co-Chair | Mollie Bauer | Shuli Bendheim Steinlauf | Dr. Leslie Botnick | Ellen Braun | Dr. Joshua Cohen | Dr. Noam Drazin | Dr. Sarah Farzan | Carri Garelick | Karen Goss | Abbi Hertz | Brad Hertz | Lisa Hofheimer | Stacy Kent | Miriam Lieber Kraemer | Dr. Amy Kusske | Courtney Mizel | Dr. Debbie Mund | Bita Nehoray | Danielle Pullman | Nicole Sacks | Elisa Schoenfeld | Chaya Serbin | Dr. Taaly Silberstein | Michelle Spiegel | Dr. Sahar Wertheimer | Brian Young

Event Team Captains (3/6/2025):

Sari Abrams | Sharon Bacharach | Jenna Fields | Susan Fink | Karen Goss | Rachel Hershman | Jessica Jablon | Stacy Kent | Miriam Kraemer | Dana Petro | Elisa Schoenfeld | Chaya Serbin | Shuli Steinlauf | Stacey Weiss

Sponsors

Underwriter Sponsor

 

 

 

Champion Sponsor

 

Ambassador Sponsor

Patron Sponsor

Gold Supporter

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

Contact Jessica Jablon, Director, West Region, with any questions.

 

Thank You to our Generous Donors (3/6/25)

Sapphire Jewel
Jeffrey and Karen Goss

Friends
Ellen and David Braun | Peggy Robin

Supporters
Dana Petro

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