One down, two to go – supporting those with cancer

Members of the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine team at this past weekend's event.

This past weekend, more than 30 survivors and their families as well as providers and researchers from UNMC, the Olson Center for Women’s Health and Nebraska Medicine, joined the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center team in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Walk to Break the Silence.

The event, held at Lake Zorinsky, was in its ninth year and had more than 500 registered walkers and runners. Our strong show of support did not go unnoticed by the event organizers, the community and, most importantly, our patients.

Employees are again encouraged to join our teams for the upcoming events listed below.

Interested individuals should utilize the links below to register and pay, if applicable, for the walks. For more information, or if you’re interested in volunteering at the booth, contact the team captains listed below.

Event: Light the Night
Date: Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m.
Organization: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Location: Werner Park, 12345 Ballpark Way, Papillion
Team Name: Team NE Med/UNMC
Team Captain: Sue Schreiner
Link to the team page
Cost: Free to join the team

Event: Race for the Cure
Date: Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 a.m.
Organization: Susan G. Komen Foundation
Location: Baxter Arena & Aksarben Village, 67th and Center St.
Team Name: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Team Captain: Michelle Grady
Link to the team page
Cost: $30/adult, $10/breast cancer survivor, $10/ages 4 to 18