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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.

All information on this web site was compiled using the following sources:

American Cancer Society

National Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Coalition

test exists to detect Ovarian Cancer. However, even in its earliest stages Ovarian Cancer displays symptoms. Research indicates that ninety percent of women with early-stage Ovarian Cancer experience symptoms but these symptoms are often subtle and easily confused with other conditions. Consequently, only 19% of the Ovarian Cancer cases in the United States are diagnosed at an early stage.

Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest gynecolgic cancer and is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths among American women

20,000 American women are diganosed each year

15,000 American women will die from the disease in 2010

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

The money raised will; deliver an Ovarian Cancer education program for women and provide financial grants to women, to the extent funds permit, who otherwise cannot afford required medical testing. Eligibility is limited to women residing in greater Williamsburg.

Your participation will help achieve these goals. All money raised by this event will be spent locally and no administrative deductions will be made.

One in 72 American women will be diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer during their lifetime and one in 95 American women will die from the disease. Approximately 75% of Ovarian Cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage after the cancer has spread beyond the ovary. Currently no routine screening

Our Contact Info

Attn: John O'Hare

Karene O'Hare Ovarian Cancer Memorial Run

P.O. Box 5204

Williamsburg, VA 23188-5203

john@hareandtortoiserun.com

We are pleased to announce that grants have been made to medical provider organizations with the funds raised by the run. These grants will be used to test and/or treat uninsured and under-insured women who are fighting ovarian cancer. The total amount fo these grants is $36,000. In addition, another $6,000 was used for college scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing an education in the medical field.

Hare & Tortoise Race has been re-located to the Queen's Lake Area due to the closing of the New Quarter Park.

Registration, Start and Finish will be at Queen's Lake Middle School - 124 W. Queen's Drive.

All times remain unchanged.

Special announcement - Race is On! Location has changed due to the recent hurricane