TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson Worldwide in partnership with Chicago Bears’ tight end Greg Olsen and his foundation Receptions for Research are hosting our 8th Annual Kicks for a Cure, a charity kickball tournament. This year’s event will take place July 9, 2011 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

ABOUT KICKS FOR A CURE
Kicks for a Cure is the world’s largest charity kickball tournament. The large scale event is held annually each summer in Chicago’s Grant Park and hosts over 1,000 people. Kickball teams compete and have fun in an effort to raise money for cancer research. All proceeds for this event go to Receptions for Research - The Greg Olsen Foundation.

THE INSPIRATION
Greg Olsen has witnessed cancer and the pain and suffering it causes firsthand. In 2001, his mother Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer. Through perseverance and great care she was able to overcome this terrible disease. It is in Susan's honor that Greg started Receptions for Research. He saw how difficult it was for his mother to battle breast cancer, and wants to make sure that everyone who is affected by this terrible disease has a "second chance at life", just as Susan did.

Watch scenes from Kicks for a Cure 2010



Watch as Greg talks about his inspiration to start Receptions for Research and discusses last year's event.