More than 500 Local Community Members "Embrace the Race" to Support Breast & Ovarian Cancer Patients

This past Mother’s Day, 550 members of the North Shore community honored not only their mothers, grandmothers, sisters and spouses, but also every woman who has been affected by ovarian or breast cancer. On Sunday, May 10, runners and walkers laced up their shoes to participate in the fourth annual Embrace the Race 5k Run or Walk in Highland Park, directly supporting ovarian and breast cancer patients and research at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Kellogg Cancer Center.

Since its inception in 2012, proceeds from “Embrace the Race” have benefitted NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center, which offers comprehensive and compassionate care for oncology patients and their families. This year three fundraising teams went above and beyond and donated $7,000 to support leading-edge research and personalized treatment for those with breast and ovarian cancer.

“Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the U. S., and, this year, more than 20,000 women will receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis. My sister battled ovarian cancer for three years,” says Embrace the Race organizer Caren Rudman. “I love putting this event together to honor my sister, to give something back to the team of doctors and nurses at NorthShore who cared for her, and to positively impact the outcomes for current and future patients in our community.”

For more information about NorthShore University HealthSystem or ways to support the innovative cancer care being provided at Kellogg Cancer Center, please call (224) 364-7200 or visit foundation.northshore.org.

About NorthShore University HealthSystem:
Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 staff and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including a 900 physician, multispecialty group practice with some 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials, medical informatics and genomics. The NorthShore Foundation is the organization’s primary philanthropic entity. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore’s ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.

NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including Kellogg Cancer Center, NorthShore Neurological Institute, NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute and NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute, as well as high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.