GPCC – Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH) Sep 10, 2011
Starting Location:
The Urology Center
4700 Smith Rd
Norwood, OH 45212 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Join The Urology Group for the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, a 5K Run/Walk to support ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 27 participating cities in 2011. Funds raised go to research, education, and free testing.
Race Results
Donate to This Race:
Make a donationDate:
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Start Time:
9:00 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Run/Walk:
- $30 Pre-Registration with Tech Shirt (Adult T-Shirt Sizes)
- $35 Race Day Registration (T-Shirt NOT guaranteed)
- 12 & under FREE
Bring the Whole Family:
There will be activities for all ages on the evening of the race. A raffle will be available for door prizes. The Inflatable Fun Co. is going to provide a Bouncy Fun Zone.
Stroller Policy:
Out of courtesy to other runners, if you have a stroller please line up at the back of the group on race day.
Pet Policy:
Out of courtesy to other runners, if you have a pet please line up at the back of the group on race day.
Join a Team Today:
Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2011 GPCC – Cincinnati on Saturday, September 10. There will be no T-Shirts for teams. The price for teams of 20 or more is $15/participant. A team of 10 or more is $20/participant.
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (club, church or association) or schools and start fundraising for the GPCC – Cincinnati.
Awards:
Awards will be presented to the Top Male Walker, Top Female Walker, Top Three Male Runners and Top Three Female Runners.
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Team pickup only going to be at packet pickup!
Bob Roncker's The Running Spot
Neighborhood: O'Bryonville
Friday, September 9
(12 PM - Close)
1993 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Race Day Registration:
- The Urology Center
Beginning at 7:30 AM
9 AM - Race Start
4700 Smith Rd
Norwood, OH
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
TBD
Course Map:
TBD
Timing & Scoring:
This race will be timed. Chips for the timing will be picked up on race day Saturday, September 10.
Hazardous Weather:
TBD
Directions:
TBD
Volunteers:
Any one is willing to volunteer please contact myself, Sandra Cathey or Debbie Bray via email with Volunteer in the subject line to prostate5k@yahoo.com.
PSA Testing at Southern Baptist Church
86 men came out to Southern Baptist Church and were tested for prostate cancer.
About Urology Practice:
The Urology Group (TUG) is the second largest single specialty group of urologists in the Central part of the United States. We joined together to meet the needs of patients with genitourinary problems in the Greater Cincinnati area. We have multiple suburban offices that are integrated with a care center of excellence. The relationship of more than thirty board certified urologists to satellite offices and a central Surgical Center, Lithotriptor, Bladder Control Center, Research Center, and Imaging Center creates a comprehensive group of urologic services that are able to meet the needs of our patients. Our physicians are board certified* by the American Board of Urology. We treat patients of all ages and both sexes. Our services are delivered at the office, The Urology Center, as well as each of the eighteen local hospitals. Our physician's main emphasis is patient care but we also participate in Clinical Research related to urologic problems.For more information, go to The Urology Group.
About ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer:
ZERO challenges the complacency of American men to change their attitudes about early detection as the solution for prostate cancer through awareness, outreach, advocacy and research. The Washington, DC metro area leads the country in prostate cancer death rates.
More About Prostate Cancer:
Nationwide, a man dies from the disease every 18 minutes. But there is hope—education about prostate cancer risk and access to screenings can save countless lives. All proceeds will go to prostate research and free screenings in the Washington, DC area to those at risk.
About the ZEROHOUR Newsletter:
The ZEROHOUR newsletter is the resource for the latest news regarding prostate cancer prevention, treatment and research. This free newsletter reaches 30,000 men and their families every week in an effort to help them stay healthy and guide them along their treatment and life with prostate cancer.
Local Sponsors:
Local Sponsors:
Contact:
Sandra Cathey or Debbie Bray via email prostate5k@yahoo.com
