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Mercy's Gynecologic Oncology Center Participates In 5K Race To Benefit Ovarian Cancer Programs

Members of the Mercy Gynecologic Oncology Center recently participated in The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) (www.ovarian.org/)’s Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer. The race, held at the Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD, on Sept. 18th, benefits the NOCC’s ovarian cancer awareness and education programs both locally and nationally.

The race included a 5K run and 3K walk with team and individual awards presented for fastest time as well as donations raised.

The Mercy Gynecologic Oncology team raised $1,070 for ovarian cancer. More than $115,000 was raised over all by the event. Highlights included a survivors tent where survivorship was celebrated and commemorated with gift bags and a large group survivor photo. Photos of loved ones lost were strung together to make a memory banner.