Thousands of metro Atlantans will soon run, walk and swing to beat cancer.
If you want to help cancer research, raise awareness or help find a cure, there are several events scheduled through October.
Cancer is one of the leading killers of U.S. residents.
In 2015, an estimated 1,658,370 new cancer cases will be diagnosed and 589,430 people will die of the disease in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Here’s what you can do to help:
The Governors Towne Club will host tennis round robin matches for ladies’ doubles, mixed doubles, juniors’ doubles and men’s doubles on Aug. 14-15 at 4200 Governors Towne Drive in Acworth. Women who register for the breast cancer fundraiser Aug. 14 ladies’ doubles morning session can also attend the Ladies’ Luncheon featuring Carletta Cunningham, a breast cancer survivor. The luncheon requires a paid ticket regardless of playing in the tournament or being a spectator, so it’s $40 for player plus $25 for luncheon; $20 for spectator plus $25 for luncheon.
For information on this and other GTC Gives Back events, go to www.gtcgivesback.us or email gtcgivesback2015@gmail.com.
On Sept. 12, the Georgian Ovarian Cancer Alliance will hold its annual "Teal Trot" 5K event in Piedmont Park. The fundraising walk/run, previously held in Winder and Alpharetta, moves to intown Atlanta in an effort to reach more women and families. Presented by Northside Hospital, the "Teal Trot" 5K is one of the largest ovarian cancer awareness event series in the Southeast.
Strollers and pets (on leash) are welcome. Ovarian cancer survivors and patients walk for free. Otherwise, the fee is $35 to attend. To register, build your team and begin fundraising, visit www.TealTrot.com.
Proceeds from the event series will support and expand the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance education and awareness and patient outreach programs.
On Oct. 3, the Winship Win the Fight 5K Run-Walk is a family-friendly event that will raise money for state-of-the-art research to extend and save lives. Proceeds benefit research at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
Participants can designate the area of research.
The event will be held at Emory University’s McDonough Field, 26 Eagle Row, Atlanta.
Online registration runs through Sept. 30. There is also on-site registration.
You don’t have to break a sweat to help.
Winship has its “sleep-in” warriors. You can still register, and you can still have a team. Just designate when you register that you are a “sleep-in” warrior.
These individuals can raise money and stay at home. For information: www.winship5k.emory.edu.
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