San Francisco, CA, September 12, 2015 – The inaugural Teal 2 Heal 5k/1mile Run/Walk for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness will take place at Lake Merced at 8:00 A.M. Following the run/walk, there will be a community gathering featuring music, information booths, guest speakers, and survivorship resources.
SF Teal 2 Heal has three goals in accordance with bringing an end to gynecologic cancers:
- Raise awareness about risk factors and early warning signs that may be indicative of gynecologic cancers
- Provide emotional and practical support to women diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and their caregivers
- Support research in finding a cure for gynecologic cancers
The Gynecologic Oncology Division at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center and the Shanti Project are proud to co-host the run/walk.
Participant registration is $30 plus a $2.50 registration fee, and there are need-based scholarships available.
