Team Gary Raises $11,200 to Support Local Cancer Care in Honor of Gary Fruin
Santa Barbara Independent
October 13, 2026
There's something quietly powerful about a group of runners lacing up for someone who can't anymore. Team Gary — 25 runners and triathletes — just raised $11,200 for local cancer care in memory of Gary Fruin, and if you've spent any time on our trails or along the waterfront, you know that's exactly how this community shows up.
What makes this hit home is where the money stays. Cancer touches nearly every family in Santa Barbara, and dollars raised here go toward the care, support, and resources our neighbors actually rely on — not some far-off cause. That's the 805 way: we run, we swim, we bike, and we take care of our own.
The Santa Barbara Independent shared the news, and honestly, it deserves more than a passing mention. Gary's name lives on in every mile these athletes log. If you see a Team Gary jersey out on the road, give them a wave — or better yet, join them.
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