You know it’s a good workout when you’re not only doing good for your own health, but someone else’s, too. The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation One Step Closer to the Cure race returns to St. Pete on Saturday, September 14, bringing a beautiful run and amazing fundraiser to downtown.
Featuring a 5K run/walk and 1-mile run/walk, the race starts and ends at Albert Whitted Park, spanning a beautiful 3.1-mile loop along St. Pete’s downtown waterfront. Locals and visitors alike are invited to walk, run, or jog with fellow supporters and help provide financial assistance to ovarian cancer patients, while also supporting research, prevention, and education in the community.
Registration for the race is available here, and there are three options for participation this year. In addition to the chip-timed 5k and 1-mile run/walks, there is also a “sleep-in” option that allows participants to begin the run any time they like. Tickets are $45, $35, and $40 for each option, respectively. Prices will increase on September 6, so be sure to register soon.
One Step Closer to the Cure is hosted by the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, which sponsors research and assists in the development of early detection and prevention for ovarian cancer, as well as supporting education and awareness. Through the Hope Fund, proceeds will provide help and hope to women in the community suffering from ovarian cancer. This annual race is made possible thanks to the participants and the incredible support of community sponsors.
CMOCF is a local force for good
“This event could not happen without our sponsors,” said Claudette Carlan, Chairman of the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation. “They have been so committed to ovarian cancer patients and survivors by helping them through their treatments. We appreciate the continued support and thank our new sponsors, too.”
Sponsors include Schmidt & Barton Family Fund, Richard and Denise Mastry, Eaton Orthopaedics, Astra Zeneca, Rob Bowen Design Group, Ann Isaacs, Mastry Engine Center, World Tennis Association, Moffitt Cancer Center, Suzuki Repower, Old Salt Fishing Foundation, St. Petersburg Yacht Sales & Service, Women’s Care Florida, Hooters, CDRoma, St. Anthony’s Bay Care Health System, Children’s Nest, ImmunoGen, BayFirst, Sharon C. Brown, Susan Frey, Netco Design, Directors Service Inc., PHrMa and the memories of Niloufer Phillips-Arasakumar and Michelle Massey Foerster, and Drs. Megan Indermauer, Sarah Miller, and Cheryl Ryder APRN of Women’s Care Florida.
The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation just celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, a milestone for the group providing such meaningful care. Based in St. Pete, the nonprofit organization does incredible work providing support locally to individuals, while also contributing to research and development globally. To date, CMOCF has donated $1.1 million to women who need childcare, lost wages, housekeeping, transportation to doctor visits, groceries, rent or funds to keep the electricity and water running while they undergo treatment. Funds have also gone to support ovarian cancer research, prevention, and education in our community. 
Discover more about their work at ovariancancerfoundation.org. You can also follow CMOCF on facebook and on instagram to keep up with the latest.
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