Lookin' for a Cure- Ocular Melanoma Benefit 5K Fun Run/Walk,

About the event

Join us for a walk around "The Park" to raise awareness and funds for ocular melanoma. Ocular melanoma is a rare cancer of the eye usually effecting the older population. Huntersville has a high rate of ocular melanoma effecting very young women. Our goal is to fund research to find out why this is happening and to help those effected with ocular melanoma.

Ocular melanoma (OM) is the most common primary cancer of the eye in adults. Yet, it is still an extremely rare cancer with approximately 2,500 adults diagnosed every year in the United States. Half of those diagnosed will see their disease spread to other parts of the body. Once metastasized, it is nearly always fatal.

Currently there is no cure for ocular melanoma. However, there are promising new treatments on the horizon. These emerging options will be made possible through funding. Unfortunately, funding is critically low because ocular melanoma is considered such a rare cancer. Therefore, awareness, funding and patient services are greatly needed.

This is where you can help. Your participation, sponsorship or donation will make it possible to fund groundbreaking ocular melanoma research and guarantee affordable treatment for those affected by OM.

Why should you sponsor?

Charlene Jones

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