Susan Sandoval Run for Ovarian Cancer
The Susan Sandoval Cancer Fund was created to increase awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer as well as other gynecologic cancers (uterine, cervix, vulvar, vaginal and fallopian tube). The goals are to educate and improve the care of women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers and focus on innovative research in this field. Susan Sandoval was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer in May 2005 and died May 2007, at the age of 50. She worked as a nurse at LDS and Primary Children’s hospitals for 21 years. She had many friends, talked passionately about patient care and rights, and had incredible strength within her to always look at the positive in life and make the best of every day.
In 2007, the Department of OBGYN hosted the inaugural Susan Sandoval Run for Ovarian Cancer. This event raised over $13,000 and had over 400 runners and walkers.
In 2008, with the help of our sponsors, we raised $10,000 and had 300 runners and walkers. The race was held on September 13th, 2008 at Sugarhouse Park and was once again a huge success.
2009 will host the 3rd Annual Susan Sandoval Run, on Saturday September 19, 2009 at Sugarhouse Park, Northwest Pavilion. Registration at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. or you can register online at https://secure.uuhsc.utah.edu/ssrun/registration/index.cfm.
The proceeds from the race will be used to increase awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer as well as other gynecologic cancers (uterine, cervix, vulvar, vaginal and fallopian tube); and, also, to support innovative research in prevention, early detection, and treatment of gynecologic cancer.
