Support GYN cancer awareness at the Head Over Teal 5K/10K, Sept. 28

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Lace up those running shoes—registration is now open for the 15th annual Head Over Teak 5K &10K!

Hosted by the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF), the race is held at the Town Hall in the Hoover Preserve and helps raise funds + awareness for gynecologic cancers.

Run, walk or “sleep in” at the Head Over Teal 5K & 10K

• What: Head Over Teal 5K & 10K and Family Fun Day hosted by the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation
• When: Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8AM
• Where: The Preserve Town Hall, 601 Preserve Way, Hoover AL 35226
• Registration

In less than two weeks, the LCBF will host its 15th annual Head Over Teal 5K & 10K and Family Fun Day!

The event will kick off with the Head Over Teal 5K & 10K at 8AM, where participants can honor survivors and remember those who fought GYN cancer.

• Runners can sign up as individuals, as part of an existing team or create their own FUNdraising team.
• Pets are welcome and encouraged to participate.
• BONUS: Lead race times will be eligible for a gift card to Trak Shak, Birmingham’s premier running store.

Can’t make it to the Head Over Teal 5k & 10k? Select the “Sleep In” option to show your support!

After the race, participants and supporters can stick around for the Family Fun Day—a pet-friendly fall festival-themed day at The Preserve in Hoover with:

• Food
• Live music
• Family-friendly games
• Face painting
• And more!

Honor survivors, show support and raise awareness for GYN cancers

The Head Over Teal 5K &10K is part of the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation’s 12th annual A State of Teal Awareness Campaign, which aims to increase awareness about gynecologic cancers.

The five main types of gynecologic (GYN) cancers—ovarian, cervical, endometrial/uterine, vaginal and vulvar—are responsible for the deaths of more than 34,000 women each year. To make matters worse, there are no early detection tests for four of the five GYN cancers.

“Coupling this campaign with Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month gives us the unique opportunity to double our efforts in the fight against gynecologic cancers.

Spreading awareness about early detection signs and symptoms has the potential to save a life, is paramount for women of all ages, and is a large part of our vocation here at LCBF.”

Meg McGlamery, Executive Director, Laura Crandall Brown Foundation

Proceeds from the race benefit the LCBF and its missions, including:

• Providing GYN cancer programs to women, patients and caregivers throughout the year
• Support for early detection research, GYN cancer awareness education and support services to patients and their families

“Head Over Teal is instrumental in carrying out the foundation’s pursuit of early detection research funding, community empowerment through gynecologic cancer awareness, and emotional and financial support services.”

Irene Goddard, Development Director, Laura Crandall Brown Foundation

Tips for running the Head Over Teal 5K & 10K

Thinking about running your first 5K or 10K? As a runner with a handful of 5K’s under my belt, here are a few tips that have helped me on race day.

• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Eat a small breakfast or snack before the race.
• Warm up before the race with dynamic stretches and a jog.
• Dress appropriately — keep an eye on the forecasted temperature and remember that you’ll warm up as you start running.
• Don’t start the race running too fast — you’ve got 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) to get through!
• Hydrate beforehand and take advantage of the water stops throughout the course.

Finally, remember to have fun! You don’t need to set any land-speed records, and you’re only competing against yourself.

Register for the Head Over Teal 5K & 10K today and tag @lcbfoundation on Instagram with your photos from race day!

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