Teal Diva 5k for Gynecologic Cancers

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Event: Teal Diva is hosting our 11th Annual 5k run/walk event.
• Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.
• Location: McAlpine Park, Charlotte, NC.
• Virtual Option: Yes, participants can join virtually.

💚 About Teal Diva

• Focus: Teal Diva focuses on the mental and emotional health of those affected by gynecologic cancer.
• Community Connection: Our goal is to connect with newly diagnosed women, survivors, and their support network.
• Programs: We provide support during active treatment, celebrate survivorship, and honor legacies.
• Mission: Teal Diva strives to touch every woman diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer.

🩺 Understanding Gynecologic Cancers

• Symptoms: Symptoms of ovarian cancer often mimic common issues (bloating, bladder trouble, abdominal pain).
• Detection: Ovarian cancer is often called the Silent Killer due to its hard-to-detect symptoms.
• Screening Tests: There is currently no screening test for ovarian cancer, unlike other cancers.
• Treatment: If caught in the early stages, ovarian cancer is 90% more treatable in most cases.

💜 Impact of Proceeds

• Program Continuation: Proceeds from the 5k will allow Teal Diva to make a difference in the lives of community members.
• Quality of Life: Funding supports quality of life programming and community advocacy.
• Awareness: Your participation raises awareness of all gynecologic cancers.
• Thank You: Thank you for using your voice to help us in this important mission.

🔗 More Information

For more information and to register, please visit the Teal Diva 5k Race Page.