One man’s state wide run to help raise money for cancer research is scheduled to come through Washington County this weekend. Ryan Wade of Iowa City began his run near Eitzen, Minnesota on Tuesday in an effort to raise money as part of the criteria for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) “Man & Woman of the Year” campaign. Wade has been nominated for the LLS Man of the Year for eastern Iowa.

Wade’s 250-mile run is expected to come through the Washington area on Sunday and he will conclude his run the following day in Farmington, Iowa. While in the area, Ryan will spread awareness about leukemia and lymphoma and honor current or former patients battling the diseases. People are encouraged to join Wade on his run throughout the state.

For more information about the campaign, visit the website onesteplls.org.