21st Century C.A.R.E. - A Foundation for Cancer Assistance, Research & Education
2nd Annual Cruisin' for C.A.R.E.Car Show
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Fort Myers, FL
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Save the Date - Get Your Rear in Gear
5K Run/ 2-mile Walk
& Kids Fun Run
March 24, 2012
Hammond Stadium
Fort Myers, FL
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5th Annual "Swings Against Cancer" Golf Tournament
October 14, 2012
Fort Myers, FL
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Cancer Support Group meets every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30am in Fort Myers, FL
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Help Women Undergoing Chemotherapy
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March 24, 2012
8:00 am
Hammond Stadium
Ft. Myers FL
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Come join us in a race against colon and rectal cancer. The first 300 registrants will receive a race t-shirt and goodie bag!
The idea for a 5K run in Fort Myers came about when Vera Owens was diagnosed with colon cancer. Vera’s mother died of colon cancer, and Vera knew she was at high risk for the disease as well. She had been getting screening colonoscopies every two years, when in 2009 a cancerous tumor was found. She was referred to Dr. Janette Gaw, a board-certified colorectal surgeon with the Colorectal Institute in Fort Myers. Luckily, the cancer was caught early, and after having surgery Vera didn’t need chemotherapy or any other kind of further treatment. During her visits with Dr. Gaw, Vera discovered that she and Dr. Gaw had something in common: both are avid runners.
During a conversation in the hallway with Dr. Gaw one day, Vera mentioned to her that she would like to do something to help other colon cancer patients, and the idea for a run was born. Dr. Gaw eagerly agreed to participate as Event Chairperson, saying “I can do both things I love to do: cure colon cancer and run”.
Since both Dr. Gaw and Vera know firsthand the value of screening for colorectal cancer, they wanted the funds raised to be used to educate people about colorectal cancer screening and to provide free screenings and follow up care to people in Southwest Florida who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford such care. Most of all, Vera and Dr. Gaw want to use their experiences to help save lives in the local community.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
