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For Immediate Release
Birmingham, Ala., June 16, 2014 – The Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation announces the 5th Annual Head Over Teal 5k/1 Mile Fun Run and Family Day to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at the Preserve in Hoover. Head Over Teal is a family friendly event consisting of a 5k Run that begins at 8 a.m. and a 1 mile fun walk immediately following. Participants will enjoy local ale from Good People Brewery, great pizza from Little Caesar's, and live music provided by a local band. The event will also include fun activities for all ages, including children’s inflatable games, face painting, crafts, and more. Picnics on the green are welcome and food and beverages will be sold on site. Pets on leashes are welcome. The LifeSouth blood mobile will be at the event for those who would like to give the gift of life-giving blood. Parking and a free shuttle service will be available from Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Preserve Parkway.
Pre-registration is available by visiting www.thinkoflaura.org/headoverteal and following the links. On-site registration will be available at 7:00 AM the day of the race; however, discounted prices are available for all who sign up prior to September 10, 2014. The race will feature optional chip timing and special prizes for team registrants. Those who simply want to support our mission may create a fundraising page or donate through the website as well.
There is no reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer. If it is caught early, it can be successfully treated in 90+% of the cases. However, most patients are diagnosed in the later stages when the disease is more difficult to treat. The Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation was established in 2010 by family and friends of Laura Crandall Brown who died of ovarian cancer in December of 2009. Our mission is to fund research to find a reliable diagnostic tool to detect ovarian cancer in its earliest stages and to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
The Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
For more information about the Foundation or to register, visit www.thinkoflaura.org.
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