Northeast Ohio Community Joins to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research Breast Cancer Survivor Honorees Share Their Stories to Generate Awareness embers of the community are invited to participate in the twelfth annual The Race on Mother’s Day, May 10. This nonprofit organization, based in Northeast Ohio, coordinates an annual one-mile walk/run to raise funds towards the fight against breast cancer. Last year, the event drew around 1,500 participants. Unique to The Race is that 100% of the proceeds raised are directly invested in local Northeast Ohio organizations. The event has garnered approximately $850,000 over the last 11 years. This year, organizers will donate the money to University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center in support of clinical research, treatment and education. “We are incredibly proud and thankful to be associated with The Race,” says Lyndsay Harris, M MD, Director of the Breast Cancer Program at UH Seidman Cancer Center. “The event represents an extraordinary effort by young adults to help us advance new breast cancer therapies and technologies in delivering the most effective, personalized treatment options to our patients.” It’s having access to new advancements and support from family, friends, and the community that Lisa Vinocur, 52, from Pepper Pike, says helped immensely during her course of treatment for stage-2 breast cancer. “For people going through cancer, just knowing there are so many people on your side, rooting you on, helps you know you’re not fighting alone,” says Vinocur. Vinocur and Jessica Garrod, 33, from Columbiana, Ohio, are the two breast cancer survivors The Race organizers are recognizing at the event. Diagnosed with stage-3 breast cancer at 22-years-old, Garrod, a second grade teacher, decided to engage her students in a life-learning lesson. She had them create a list of things cancer can’t do. They created a book from their responses and called it, “Cancer Can’t.” Garrod says the project wasn’t just to address the importance of a positive outlook and attitude for individuals diagnosed with cancer. The idea behind the activity was to help students understand they may not always be able to control or change what happens in life, but they can change how they look at it. Change is exactly why The Race organizers started the fundraiser. Founded by children, the event focuses on empowering young individuals to be change makers in the battle against breast cancer. The original founders, Josh Berns, now 23, and Dani Berns, 21, have been actively involved in the organization since its inception. One of the greatest benefits of The Race has not just been the funds raised but the leadership skills gained by the young people involved with the charity. The Race will be held at Legacy Village on Sunday, May 10. Tickets are $20 per adult and $15 per child. Each individual who registers will receive a t-shirt, enjoy entertainment, refreshments, prizes and children’s activities. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The walk/run begins at 9 a.m. WKYC Channel 3 News Senior Health Correspondent Monica Robins will be the honorary chair. Please call 866.540.7223 or visit www.dotherace.com to register and/or for more information. Cleveland’s 11th Annual Cleveland’s 12th Annual Proceeds from this year’s event will support breast cancer research at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, focusing on new theories, trials and treatments aimed at managing breast cancer and extending lives. Join Us for a One-Mile Walk/Run! Mother’s Day •Sunday, May 11 2015 Day, Sunday, May 10, Honorary Chair: Monica Robins Channel 3 News Senior Health Correspondent/Anchor $20 Entry Fee Per Adult $15 Entry Fee Per Child Face Painting Balloon Artists Bounce House Sponsored by: Kids’ Crafts POR TFOLIO MANAGEMENT © 2012 University Hospitals May 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 11