The Run for Her is an annual fundraising run for ovarian cancer in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada; 100% of funds raised go to Ovarian Cancer Canada.
Starting as a solo half-marathon in 2020, the Run for Her has grown to a multi-distance trail event and education/advocacy initiative involving collaborations with local companies and the patient community.
Ovarian cancer is the most fatal cancer affecting women and individuals born with ovaries. An estimated 3,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024; sadly, more than half will die within 5 years of diagnosis.
Put a different way, 5 Canadian women - of all ages, from all backgrounds, many in the prime of their lives - die from ovarian cancer every single day. While many are living longer and better with advances in treatment and supportive care, 75% of patients continue to be diagnosed at a late stage and long-term survival rates have not changed in 50 years.
This is why we Run for Her.
