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As an ovarian cancer survivor, I will race in 50 triathlons in all 50 states by 50-years-old to raise $100,000 for ovarian cancer research. This campaign is self inspired, self orchestrated and 100% self funded. In addition, all in-kind donations are turned into cash donations by me in the same name of the person who donates. I race for women who have lost their battle, women undergoing treatment and women yet to be diagnosed.

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About Ovarian Cancer and OCRF

"The statistics for ovarian cancer are miserable.
I was one of the lucky ones."
- Jenn Sommermann


About Ovarian Cancer:
  • #1 Cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States
  • #5 Leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States
  • A woman's lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is 1 in 67
  • In 2012:
    • 21,850 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer
    • 13,850 women will die from ovarian cancer
  • No Screening Test for ovarian cancer
  • Vague and subtle symptoms (bloating, crampiing, fatigue, weight gain, indigestion) lead to difficult diagnosis
  • Typically diagnosed in advanced stages
  • Only 19% of cases are caught before the cancer has spread to the pelvic region
  • Only 45% of women survive longer than 5 years
  • However, the 5 year survival rate of cancer detected and treated early on is greater than 92%
About the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund:
"The mission of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. In support of our mission we help patients and their loved ones understand the disease and its treatment, and provide outreach programs to raise public awareness" -OCRF

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