The Hare & Tortoise race will be held September 10, 2016 this year
One Mile Fun Run at 8:30 am
8K Run/Walk at 9:00 am 

Click Here to Register Online

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"The tortoise is slow and steady but wins the race – Ovarian Cancer is slow to detect but we can win the race. The tortoise is quiet – Ovarian Cancer is the quiet cancer – it whispers – don’t let it beat you."

Why participate in this walk/run?

The run raises money to fund Ovarian Cancer screening programs for under-insured and un-insured women, of all ages, who reside in the greater Williamsburg community. We have donated $129,000, to date, to underwrite these programs which are offered by the Lackey Free Family Clinic and the Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center. Also, we have donated $6,000 in support of educational initiatives.

Facts about Ovarian Cancer

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    • Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest gynecologic cancer and is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths among American women. No routine screening test exists to detect Ovarian Cancer.
    • 20,000 American women are diagnosed each year.
    • 15,000 American women will die from the disease in 2016.
    • 75% of Ovarian Cancer cases are diagnosed too late.
    • Only 19% of Ovarian cases are diagnosed at an early stage - when treatment can make a huge difference.
All information on this web site was compiled using the following sources:
American Cancer Society
National Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Coalition