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Sunday morning at The Domain was a great morning. My wife and I and a couple other friends that also live in the Domain Parkside Apartments, joined together and ran in the NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Center) 5k run. The whole course was in The Domain community. It was an inspiring event, drawing families and friends together for a good cause. It was so convenient waking up an hour before the race starts - not having to worry about parking and having plenty of time to walk to Starbucks to get a morning coffee. Below is a link to the NOCC website, if you are interested in learning more about their goals.
Material provided from http://nocc.kintera.org/.
The Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer is the largest fundraiser and awareness event for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Organized by local Chapter volunteers, this event celebrates our survivors, remembers those we’ve lost to ovarian cancer and increases awareness about ovarian cancer. Registration fees include a t-shirt and access to all activities on the day of the event. Pledges and donations are welcome, but not required.
The mission of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is a nationally recognized organization with a growing nationwide network of Chapters. NOCC volunteers fuel the ovarian cancer movement in local communities throughout the United States. These volunteers understand the specific needs of individual communities and through the establishment of local Chapters, promote and expand patient, public and professional education about ovarian cancer.
At the local level, NOCC volunteers network patients, family members and caregivers to provide support and encouragement. They also organize awareness events, provide educational programs, sponsor continuing medical education symposia and disseminate literature at health fairs.
About Ovarian Cancer
More than 20,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 14,000 women die annually from the disease. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed late when prognosis is poor. However, if caught early, ovarian cancer is over 90% treatable. It’s imperative that the early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer are recognized not only by women, but their loved ones and the medical community as well. There is currently NO early detection test for ovarian cancer, nor is there a vaccination to prevent the disease. The key to early diagnosis is awareness.