Montrealers walk for ovarian cancer research
Money raised goes towards funding research, increasing awareness about disease
The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is being held today in Montreal.
The annual event takes place every September in 40 communities across Canada, to increase awareness and raise funds for the fight against ovarian cancer.
Elisabeth Baugh, CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada, said the events are an opportunity for women, families and friends who have been affected by the disease to "come together for support and inspiration."
The money raised will go toward supporting women living with the disease, promoting awareness programs and funding research for early detection and improved treatments.
Since 2002, the march has raised over $21 million for Ovarian Cancer Canada.
In 2015, the Canadian Cancer Society estimated that each year 2,800 Canadian women are diagnosed with the disease, and 1,750 women die from it.
The Montreal area walk will begin in Angrignon Park at 10 a.m., rain or shine.
Registration and coffee start as early as 8:30 a.m.
Participants can either opt for a 2.5-kilometre or five-kilometre walk. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Details on the walk can be found here.