Mayor's 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence of Ovarian Cancer

MAYOR'S 5K RUN / WALK to BREAK THE SILENCE OF OVARIAN CANCER



Sunday, October 3rd

West Orange Township Hall

9:30 am Kids Fun Run, 10 am Run/Walk

www.walkforovariancancer.com



September is National Ovarian Cancer month. Are you an Ovarian Cancer survivor or do you know someone who has battled ovarian cancer?



Register to walk with your family, friends or co-workers

There are many ways you can consider joining us. You can work with us pre-run, or on day of run. There are volunteer jobs that can be done from your home.

Make a Donation and help shout about the disease that whispers!

Your participation, donation or sponsorship makes a huge difference and is greatly appreciated. With your support, we can reach many more women and families who need to receive our information.

Ovarian Cancer... It Whispers, So Listen!

Three quarters of the approximately 20,000 women annually diagnosed with ovarian cancer succumb to the disease. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women and the leading cause of death among gynecological cancers. When ovarian cancer is detected in its early stage, 94% of women will survive longer than 5 years. Unfortunately, less than 20% of patients are diagnosed in the early stages; 80% will not be diagnosed until the cancer is at an advanced stage. The survival rate with late stage