OCAO is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

2010 Strides for Hope 5K Walk/Run

Register now for this year's event

The Strides for Hope 5K Walk/Run is held every September to promote ovarian cancer education and awareness. Help us in our effort to prevent another woman from being impacted by this disease. This year's event will be held:

Sunday, September 12, 9:00 a.m.
Westerville Community Center
350 N. Cleveland Avenue

Westerville, Ohio 43082

Same day registration begins at 7:30 a.m., but you can avoid long lines by pre-registering online. If you prefer, you can download and print the registration form.

You can join us in the following ways:

Attention Team Captains!

If you would like to create a team, please click on the "Team Captains Create Your Team" button at the top of the Registration Page and create your team prior to registration. You and your team members can then click on the "Register Now" button at the top of the page to join your team.

Create a Non-5K Fundraising Page

This is the perfect choice for participants who would like to collect pledges. To create a fundraising page (but not a 5K team), visit our Donations page and select "Become a Fundraiser." Follow the prompts to start your own general fundraising page. This will not be tied to your participation in the 5K and will continue to stay open long after the event is over.

Can't Make it to the 5K? Stay in Bed!

You can still help us make strides by registering in the "Sleep in for Hope" category.

Additional Ways You Can Help

Special Donations honor a survivor or remember a loved one with a donation of $250 or more. This special donation includes printing the name on the 5K tee shirts. Please let us know if this is "in honor of" or "in memory of" and the name as you wish it to appear. Deadline for names and donations is August 6, 2010.

Honorary Mums

Purchase a pot of mums that will be featured along the finish line with the name of your loved one displayed for a $10 donation. At the end of the 5K, you can take your mums home with you.

Corporate Matching Funds

Your company or organization may participate in this wonderful opportunity to increase your pledge and donation dollars. Contact your human resources department at work and ask them if you can apply for corporate matching funds.

We encourage and appreciate your pledges and donations! Each and every dollar is important as we raise funds to increase awareness and promote education.

Strides for Hope Features:

OCAO Teal Store

Various items will be offered for suggested donations on the day of the event. 25% or more of the proceeds benefit the OCAO.

Children's Activity Tent

Adult supervision required.

Survivors' Tent

This special tent is open to all survivors to relax and chat with other survivors. There will be a survivor group photo at 8:15 a.m. at the terrace of the Community Center.

Wall of Honor

This portable wall was created to honor survivors and to remember loved ones. If you would like to include a personal item, please bring it on the day of the event. Please limit the size to 8.5" x 11" or smaller. All items become a permanent part of the display and cannot be returned.

Team Tee Shirt Contest

Design a tee shirt to show your team spirit! If you have a team tee shirt that your team will wear on the day of the event, please provide one to us for display in the team tee shirt contest area. The tee shirt that receives the most votes (in terms of dollars raised) will be our winner and honored on our website. The tee shirts will not be returned and we ask that you please reserve the color teal for our survivors.

Honorary Chairperson

Monica Day
WCMH-TV/NBC4 Traffic and Entertainment Reporter
2008 Miss Ohio USA

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always needed and encouraged. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer for the OCAO, please contact Terri Cassidy.

Our mission is to promote early detection of ovarian cancer with advocacy, education, awareness, and public outreach to improve outcomes and help save lives. Our vision is to have the best volunteer workforce that embraces our core values and mission. We work with people touched by ovarian cancer to help communicate our mission. Our brand is based on integrity and credibility. Our plan is to grow by welcoming more volunteers for committee positions and organization events. Our fundraising success allows us to meet our strategic plan, vision and mission.

Questions?

Contact the 5K Walk Committee or call 614-546-9498.

2010 5K Route Map & Parking Information

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2010 Strides for Hope 5K Walk/Run