YOLO Run raises funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital on May 16

The NEC Society and UC Davis Children’s Hospital are teaming up to host the second annual YOLO Run on May 16.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that can affect medically fragile infants during their first weeks and months of life. UC Davis Children’s Hospital provides lifesaving care for babies at risk of NEC and the NEC Society is the world’s leading nonprofit advancing NEC research, education and advocacy.

Yolo County residents Jennifer Canvasser and her husband, UC Davis urologic surgeon Noah Canvasser, launched the NEC Society after tragically losing their son, Micah, to the disease.

Funds raised will benefit UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

The event features a 10K, 5K and 2K run/walk at 8 a.m. at the UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis. A virtual run/walk is also offered for those unable to attend in person. 

Register for the race.