“Teal Trot” for Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance Returns to Piedmont Park

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance is set to host its annual “Teal Trot” 5K at Piedmont Park to honor local ovarian cancer patients, survivors and their supporters. The fundraising walk/run will take place on Saturday, September 10. Presented by Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, the “Teal Trot” 5K is one of the largest ovarian cancer awareness events in the country.

The community is invited to join this family-friendly event, which raises funds to support and expand the statewide education and awareness programs of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance. Strollers and pets (on leash) are welcome. As always, ovarian cancer survivors and patients walk for free. Otherwise, the fee is $35 to attend. Registration for the event is now open. To register, build your team and begin fundraising, please visit www.TealTrot.com.

The mission of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA), a 501c-3 non-profit, is to increase awareness and educate Georgia’s women of all ages and their families, as well as the healthcare community about the risks and symptoms leading to early detection. GOCA serves the state of Georgia with public outreach programs, education and awareness, and fundraising events. With no sure way of predicting ovarian cancer and no single screening test to identify it at the earlier, pre-symptomatic stages, awareness and education are an urgent priority for all women in order to protect themselves from late-stage ovarian cancer. For more information, visit www.GAOvarianCancer.org or call 404.255.1337.