The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will host its annual Sandy Sprint 5K and family fun walk on the morning of Saturday, July 24, beginning at Excursion Park in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
Live entertainment will be provided by a women’s ensemble featuring Jennifer Newman who is an ovarian cancer survivor. Accompanying Jennifer will be Jenn Fox, Jessica Dunbar, Nicole Burkhardt and Patty Weeks. All of the women are members of Sweet Adelines, an organization dedicated to elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and competition in barbershop harmony and a cappella music.
All proceeds from the event will support the Foundation’s Ovarian Cancer Research Grant Program.
On-site race registration will take place at Excursion Park beginning at 7:00 a.m. Day-of registration will cost $40 for 5K runners and family fun walkers, and $30 for children under 12 years old.
Register now or learn more at bit.lv/SeaIsle2021.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will be following CDC Guidelines and will be taking some extra precautions to ensure the safety of those that are at higher risk.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation (www.sandyovarian.orq), ovarian cancer survivors, friends and family.
Excursion Park
John F Kennedy Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Saturday, July 24, 2021
7:00 a.m. — 8:00 a.m. — Packet Pickup / Registration 8:00 a.m. — 8:15 a.m. — Survivor Ceremony and Photo 8:15 a.m. — 8:20 a.m. — Race Warm Up
8:30 a.m. — Official Start of 5K Run/Walk 9:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created as a tribute to the life, character and immense strength of Sandy Rollman. Sandy passed away from advanced ovarian cancer in May 2000. Prior to diagnosis, Sandy experienced many textbook symptoms. Her symptoms were whispering only no one was listening. The tragic result was that Sandy never had a chance against ovarian cancer.
Her sister Adriana Way and her nurse Robin Cohen decided to keep Sandy’s memory alive while trying to prevent other women from having to endure the same pain as she did. It is in Sandy’s memory and the memory of all women who have succumbed to this insidious disease, that the Foundation has dedicated their efforts to help conquer ovarian cancer. To this day, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death among women in the United States, affecting 1 out of every 79 women. Considered the most deadly of the gynecologic cancers, ovarian cancer is often difficult to diagnose because symptoms may be subtle, are easily confused with other diseases and because there is no single, reliable easy-to-administer screening tool or cure.
CONTACT: Sarah Walsh, Karma Agency 570.677.3875 or swalsh@karmaagency.com.