Go to great heights for Ovarian cancer Research
The Climb4Life is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2011. Started by Sean Patrick who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and died in 2009 at the age of 57, the Climb4Life is designed to raise money for ovarian cancer research.
This year’s celebration will start on Thursday, September 15, 2011. It features several opportunities for participants to interact, and a special cocktail hour on September 16, 2011 for those who didn’t sign up for the entire weekend.
“If caught early, it’s [ovarian cancer] curable,” says Jessica Kinghorn, Health Empowerment Research Awareness (HERA) event coordinator.
The weekend will feature climbing, but those who don’t want to climb may choose to participate in a hike instead. There are also opportunities to receive a massage and mingle with others.
Ovarian cancer affects not only women, but also the men who love them. Men are welcome to join this fundraising event.
Sean drew a connection between rock climbing and the fight against cancer. Both have calculated risks and both require a partner or team that you can trust.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer include bloating, lower back pain and gastro-intestinal problems. If symptoms last more than two to three weeks, it is important to see a doctor.
This article was originally published at examiner.com.
This year’s celebration will start on Thursday, September 15, 2011. It features several opportunities for participants to interact, and a special cocktail hour on September 16, 2011 for those who didn’t sign up for the entire weekend.
“If caught early, it’s [ovarian cancer] curable,” says Jessica Kinghorn, Health Empowerment Research Awareness (HERA) event coordinator.
The weekend will feature climbing, but those who don’t want to climb may choose to participate in a hike instead. There are also opportunities to receive a massage and mingle with others.
Ovarian cancer affects not only women, but also the men who love them. Men are welcome to join this fundraising event.
Sean drew a connection between rock climbing and the fight against cancer. Both have calculated risks and both require a partner or team that you can trust.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer include bloating, lower back pain and gastro-intestinal problems. If symptoms last more than two to three weeks, it is important to see a doctor.
This article was originally published at examiner.com.