We are thrilled to announce that a celebrity team is running the LA Charity Half Marathon to benefit Cancer Support Community Los Angeles!
Olympian & writer Alexi Pappas heard about CSCLA and was moved by what we do to support people affected by cancer.
After learning about us, she put together a team of her friends to collect donations and run in support of our FREE programs!
The group—playfully calling themselves The Rascals—features endurance athlete Cameron Hanes, influencer Victoria Paris, comedian Dan LaMorte, and of course, Alexi Pappas herself leading the team.
Donate to their fundraising page by clicking here – Anyone who donates $25 or more to team Rascals on or before March 8th will receive an exclusive *limited edition “Rascals” bandana, being worn by each of our celebrity runners!
*while supplies last
Join us in cheering on Team Rascals at the LA Charity Half Marathon on March 8, 2026!
The race begins at the Dodger Stadium at 8:00am and ends in Century City (full course map below). Find us at our official Cancer Support Community Charity Cheer Zone at the corner of little Santa Monica and Rodeo Drive on March 8th as early as 8:00am— GO TEAM RASCALS!
Every dollar counts— All proceeds help us provide FREE mental health and wellness support for anyone impacted by cancer, including:
- Counseling
- Support Groups
- Healthy Lifestyle Classes, such as Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, and many more
- Educational Workshops and Webinars
- Child, Teen & Family Programs
- Social Events, including Comedy Nights, Trivia Nights, and more
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles is open and available to anyone impacted by cancer, including family members, loved ones, caregivers, and those who are bereaved. We are here for you during and after cancer treatment, for as long as you choose.
No one should face cancer alone. Join Cancer Support Community Los Angeles for free support, available in English & Spanish, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.
Alexi Pappas
Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and an award-winning filmmaker. Alexi’s critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays, Bravey, with a foreword by Maya Rudolph, was published in January 2021 and was the number 1 new release in both the sports and film categories on Amazon and was included in multiple “best books of the year” lists. A young reader’s edition of Bravey with a foreword by Maya Hawke was published by Random House in 2023.
Alexi most recently directed and starred in the feature film NOT AN ARTIST alongside RZA, Ciara Bravo, Paul Lieberstein, Matt Walsh, and Haley Joel Osment (currently in post production). Alexi previously co-wrote and starred in the feature film OLYMPIC DREAMS alongside Nick Kroll, premiering at SXSW 2019. In 2016 Alexi co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the feature film TRACKTOWN with a cast including Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live”) and Andy Buckley (“The Office”).
Alexi’s writing has been published in the New York Times, Lenny Letter, Runner’s World Magazine, Women’s Running Magazine, Outside Magazine, and others; she has been profiled in the New York Times, CNN, Sports Illustrated, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Armchair Expert. She was named the Runner’s World “Face of the New Boom in Running” and featured on the magazine’s 50th anniversary cover. Alexi was named one of the New York Times’ “8 Olympians Who’ve Got Social Media Game” in the Rio Olympic Games alongside Simone Biles and Serena Williams and was also named one of Outside Magazine’s “5 people saving running.”
A Greek-American, Alexi is the Greek national recordholder in the 10,000 meters with a personal best of 31:36 set at the Rio Olympics. Alexi graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and also ran for the University of Oregon as a 5th year, leading the team to two NCAA victories. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
All proceeds from Alexi’s run will benefit Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, providing free social and emotional support to adults and children impacted by cancer—any diagnosis, any stage.
Cameron Hanes
Cameron Hanes is an Oregon-based trainer, endurance athlete, and bowhunter, known for his relentlessness and self-discipline. He is the author of Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering, and hosts the Keep Hammering Collective podcast, delving into subjects like resilience and discipline with weekly guests.
Cameron also developed a training app to motivate, challenge and improve the lives of like-minded individuals, designed to help push past our internal barriers.
All proceeds from Cameron’s run will benefit Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, providing free social and emotional support to adults and children impacted by cancer—any diagnosis, any stage.
Victoria Paris
Victoria Paris is a TikTok influencer and content creator, sharing lifestyle, fashion and travel content. She is known for her quick rise to fame through her fashion content and Depop shop. She has a massive following—dubbed The Victorians—and has had brand deals with companies such as Amazon and Anthropologie. Victoria is also a marathon runner and uses her platform to share about her running gear recommendations and more.
All proceeds from Victoria’s run will benefit Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, providing free social and emotional support to adults and children impacted by cancer—any diagnosis, any stage.
Dan LaMorte
Dan LaMorte started in comedy young, at 19 years old, after suffering a career-ending injury as a college baseball player. As his star rose in comedy, so did his weight. He appeared on Fox’s Red Eye, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Getting Doug with High, and almost every drive-thru in the Tri-state area. He released two albums, Not Enough Pieces & Infect Me Once, both are still popular plays on SiriusXM and have amassed over a million streams on Pandora. By the time he was 23 years old, Dan had built an impressive resume, unfortunately, he had also built a 354-pound body.
But that year everything changed. After a doctor told him he had fatty liver disease, Dan decided to ditch the fat life and find the athletic drive again. Over the course of the next three years, he would go on to lose over 185 pounds, become an ultra-runner, and inspire many of his fans to pursue their own weight loss journeys along the way. He may have lost the weight, but his sense of humor is still fully intact. In 2023, Dan was chosen as one of the prestigious New Faces at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. In 2024, Dan released a popular short special with Don’t Tell Comedy, on YouTube. When not on the road, Dan is a fixture of the New York City comedy scene, and has been for over a decade; you can regularly see him at the Comedy Cellar and The Stand comedy clubs.
All proceeds from Dan’s run will benefit Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, providing free social and emotional support to adults and children impacted by cancer—any diagnosis, any stage.
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