Registration Now Open for City of Hope’s Walk for Hope

Thousands Walk to Fight Women’s Cancers

One in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in her lifetime. City of Hope knows that fighting cancer together is better than fighting alone. Join thousands of survivors, families and friends at City of Hope’s Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 4, and help support new treatments and ultimately a cure for women diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancers.
The 16th annual event supports City of Hope’s multidisciplinary Women’s Cancers Program. Walk for Hope Los Angeles is part of the nation’s only series of walks that benefit research, treatment and education programs for all cancers unique to women.
This year’s Walk for Hope Los Angeles will feature an array of activities including an expo with sponsor giveaways including the famous “Team Produce” area where participants receive a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables. There will also be speeches by survivors, an 80s cover band, a survivor’s pavilion, team photos and food trucks. Event day festivities begin at 8 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10 a.m. Online registration closes on Friday, Nov. 2. To register for Walk for Hope Los Angeles or donate, visit www.walk4hope.org.
Walk for Hope Los Angeles is locally presented by Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacy and locally sponsored by the Sarver family, Farmer’s Insurance, Wells Fargo, Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association and Murad. Walk for Hope is nationally sponsored by The Walking Company.
“City of Hope’s Women’s Cancers Program conducts innovative research to provide effective interventions for women with breast and gynecological cancers, and prevention of disease among women at risk,” said Joanne Mortimer, M.D., director of City of Hope’s Women’s Cancers Program. “We are grateful for the funding we have received through Walk for Hope. This generous support enables us to provide a continuum of care – from research to risk assessment, prevention, treatment, education and survivorship.”
Scientists with the Women’s Cancers Program are investigating the biology of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers as well as interventions that could reduce cancer risk for all women. Researchers are identifying new treatments and prevention methods. They are also examining issues that affect women with cancer and their families, such as spirituality, the emotional impact of cancer on caregivers, and other quality-of-life issues. To learn more about City of Hope’s Women’s Cancers Program, visit http://womenscancers.cityofhope.org.

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