Date: June 24, 2023
Time: 7:00AM-10:00AM
Location: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221
Join us for our inaugural Teal Ribbon Fun Walk at the Oregon Zoo to raise ovarian cancer awareness!!!
Sponsored by Compass Oncology
Ovarian Cancer
Every 24 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In Oregon and Washington combined, there are about 800 new cases each year. These people are our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives, and friends.
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers and the fifth leading cause of cancer in women. The vast majority (85%) of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are diagnosed in stages III and IV, just 46% of these women live beyond five years.
Call to Action: Teal Ribbon Fun Walk
In light of these dismal statistics, we must do more to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Towards this goal, OCAOSW is launching the Teal Ribbon Fun Walk, scheduled for June 24, 2023. There is no screening test for ovarian cancer, and knowledge can be key to early detection. Survival rates improve with an early stage diagnosis, so people should know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
This 1.5 mile walk around the Oregon Zoo is an opportunity for families, survivors, friends, and supporters to come together for a common cause.
Goals:
- Promote education and awareness about ovarian cancer
- Unite our local ovarian cancer community, including survivors, friends, families, medical professionals, and advocates, for a common goal
- Raise funds for OCAOSW - donate here.
Event Schedule and FAQs here.
Teal Ribbon Fun Walk Course Map here.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsors fuel our mission, supporting the multiple programs and services provided by OCAOSW. To learn more about how we serve our community, click here. Contact Executive Director, Zoya Kumar, or call 503-810-8466 for information.
This event is generously sponsored by
Walking in loving memory of Kathie Luecker - Kathie's Warriors!
Mark and Kelly Shafer
Pam and Charlie Smith
Jim and Joni Lewis
Nanette and Henri Angle
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Schedule for Saturday, June 24, 2023
7:00AM – 8:00AM: Registration
8:00AM – 9:00AM: 1.5 Mile Walk Starts
9:30AM: Closing Ceremony
10:00AM - ?: Event ends. Your Teal Ribbon Fun Walk registration includes zoo admission for the day, June 24. Enjoy the zoo at your own pace after our walk!
Should I register in advance?
YES!!! As we’re a nonprofit, it’s helpful for planning purposes to mitigate event wastage and ensure all monies fuel our mission versus event costs. Thank you!!!!
How long is the route?
The Teal Ribbon Fun Walk is a non-competitive, fully accessible 1.5-mile course with options to walk a shorter course.
Attire:
Your registration includes a commemorative T-Shirt. This is a fun walk so get creative and wear anything you want…make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes!!!!
How can my company participate?
Companies can participate by organizing a team(s) of co-workers, vendors, family and friends to raise money and walk in the event. Your company can also help sponsor the event! Contact Executive Director, Zoya Kumar at zoyak@ovariancancerosw.org for corporate sponsorship information.
How is the money used?
Money raised from the Teal Ribbon Fun Walk fuels our mission programs. For more information, read here: https://www.ovariancancerosw.org/find-support/
Parking:
The Oregon Zoo parking meters start at 9:30AM. We’re working with Portland Parks and Recreation to cover parking between 9:30AM when parking meters start and when our event ends at 10:00AM. More information to follow!
Attendees will need to plug their own meters after 10AM if they wish to stay longer.
Respecting the Oregon Zoo rules:
The Oregon Zoo does not allow balloons, balls, frisbees or anything that is meant to be thrown or might land in an animal habitat. All noisemakers that can disrupt the sleep patterns of the animals, such as air horns, whistles, clappers, clackers and cow bells are strictly prohibited.