Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation Teal Run/Walk to become Integral Part of West Fight On Cycle, Run, Walk September 17 at Shelby Farms Park

Memphis, Tenn., April 18, 2016 – West Cancer Center and the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation announced today a fundraising partnership teaming the annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness 5K Teal Run and Walk to join in the West Fight On Cycle, Run, Walk event on September 17 at Shelby Farms Park.

“We are looking forward to joining forces with West Cancer Center and the West Fight On Cycle, Run, Walk event this year to raise much-needed funds to help with the mission to saves lives by reaching out to encourage awareness, to provide support programs for patients, survivors, and caregivers; and to promote education in the fight against cancer,” said Judy Childress, President of the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation.

Fight On Cycle, Run, Walk will take place September 17 at Shelby Farms Park and will include a 5K run and a tribute walk in conjunction with the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation; cycling events to include a 18-mile ride, a 32-mile ride, a 62-mile metric century ride, a Cyclocross event; and a Health and Wellness Expo complete with entertainment, food, and beverages.

“We appreciate the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation’s support and look forward to partnering for a great event at Shelby Farms to raise funds for discovery, innovation and advancement in the field of adult cancer research and patient education, care, and support,” said Dr. Lee Schwartzberg, Executive Director of West Cancer Center.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.ocafoundation.org/ and http://www.westcancercenter.org/, and http://westfighton.com/

About the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation

A 501(c)(3) the OCAF goal is to introduce the words “ovarian cancer” to the female population by providing them with the information they need to make what could be a lifesaving decision. The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation saves lives by reaching out To Encourage National Awareness, to provide support programs for patients, survivors, and caregivers, and to promote education about ovarian cancer.

West Cancer Center

West Cancer Center delivers the best comprehensive cancer treatment in the Mid-South, delivering a complete continuum of care to over 30,000 individuals annually. A true leader in cancer research, West Cancer Center has a long-standing commitment to providing patients access to clinical trials, which includes Phase I through Phase III studies. Building on the 35-year legacy of West Clinic, West Cancer Center continues to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to the Mid-South area. This commitment is strengthened through a robust partnership with Methodist Healthcare and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In 2014, West Cancer Center established The University of Tennessee/West Institute for Cancer Research, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the research and development of novel cancer treatments and therapies.

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