Blue ribbon event

Photos by Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu
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Racers take off during the inaugural NOLA BlueDooRun/Walk on the Tulane University uptown campus.

Racers take off during the inaugural NOLA Bluedoo Run/Walk on Saturday evening (Sept. 20) on the Tulane University uptown campus. The event, produced in partnership with the New Orleans Track Club, raised approximately $130,000 for the Prostate Cancer Research Program at Tulane.

Blue colors were shining through during prostate cancer fundraiser.

A young boy shows the spirit as he fills give-away bags during the event.

Blue colors were shining through during prostate cancer fundraiser.

The 610 Stompers psych up the crowd during a pre-race performance.

Dr. Oliver Sartor, medical director of the Tulane Cancer Center, greets the local media.

Dr. Oliver Sartor, medical director of the Tulane Cancer Center, greets the local media.

Blue colors were shining through during prostate cancer fundraiser.

Approximately 600 walkers and runners participated in the blue-themed walk/run competition.

Walter “Wolfman” Washington and The Roadmasters play the blues for the crowd.

Even the tunes were blue with the music of Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters.