Event Description
WHO WE ARE - The Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans, or ECANA, is a 501(c)3 organization created for African-American woman affected by endometrial cancer (commonly known as EC or uterine cancer). OUR MISSION is to improve the lives of Black people affected by Endometrial Cancer. We have come together to create support, community, and empowerment for any African American affected by endometrial cancer. Reproductive health care & cancer care for Black people is not as it should be. We are here to bridge the gap through survivor community building, education, and research advocacy. Our members consist of doctors, patients, survivors, community advocates, and professional leaders across the United States.
OUR EVENT - STRIDES 2 SURVIVE 5K VIRTUAL FUN WALK/RUN. Total distance to complete is 5k or 3.1 miles This is our very first VIRTUAL 5K event!
WHEN - EVENT DAY is Saturday September 7, 2024. Registrants may stretch out the event over the month of September. We chose September because it is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. For those who plan to complete it over multiple days we ask them to do part of their walk the morning of 9/7 ( TO BE IN SOLIDARITY WITH ALL PARTICIPANTS) and try to finish by the end of September. The completion of the 5K is on the honor system.
WHO - OUR AUDIENCE includes EVERYONE! Black women who are endometrial cancer survivors, friends, caregivers, supporters, volunteers, young, old, avid walkers/runners as well as newcomers. We estimate our attendance will range from 200 – 500 registered attendees.
WHERE - ANYWHERE our participants are located. Any city, any state, any country! The goal is to complete a 5K (3.1 miles). YOU CHOOSE your location (park, neighborhood, indoor mall, walking trail, home/treadmill, etc)
HOW - You may walk/run solo or with a group or team. You may utilize alternate activities (housework, biking, gardening, etc.) to achieve the goal of 5K (3.1 miles). We use the Honor System so there is no pressure to over exert yourself. Go at your own pace!
GIFTS - Registrations completed before 8/11 will be guaranteed an event t-shirt and event medal!!!
