Sign up now: the 22nd annual Motherwalk 5k and fun run to fight ovarian cancer

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 10—an inspiring day of unity, hope and purpose. The 22nd Annual Motherwalk 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, presented by the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation (NLOCF), is far more than just a race.

It’s a chance to unite with survivors, families, advocates and healthcare professionals to celebrate, remember and work toward a future free of ovarian cancer.

Read on to learn how you can be part of this powerful movement.

Mark your calendar and make a difference

Here are the key details you need to know to be part of this inspiring event:

• When: Saturday, May 10
  • Registration Opens: 6:30AM
  • 5K Run Starts: 8AM
  • 1 Mile Fun Run Starts: 9AM
• Where: Homewood Central Park 1632 Oxmoor Road Homewood, Alabama 35209
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The story behind the walk

Lori Livingston founded the NLOCF in 2004 after the loss of her mother, Norma, to stage 4 ovarian cancer.

Lori chose to honor her mother’s memory with a mission. Norma’s legacy sparked a movement focused on early detection, education, patient support and funding for research. Over the past two decades, the foundation has raised more than $1.8 million through impactful campaigns like “Save the O’s,” “Together in Teal” and of course the cherished Motherwalk.

Each year, the walk helps raise awareness, provide funding and offer support to women and families facing ovarian cancer—right here in our community.

One family’s journey: Brittany Foster and her mom

Every step taken at Motherwalk represents a real person, a real family and a real fight. I spoke with Brittany Foster, whose mother has been affected by ovarian cancer.

Brittany’s mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after doctors discovered a softball-sized tumor. What followed was a whirlwind of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. But through it all, Brittany’s mom never stopped fighting.

During that difficult time, Britney found the NLOCF—and through them, the Motherwalk.

“The Foundation not only provided us with information but also gave her a care package that was such a blessing,”

“Raising funds through this walk has been incredibly impactful, helping us get supplemental items and support we might not have known about otherwise.”

Brittany Foster

For Brittany and her family, Motherwalk is more than a tradition—it’s a symbol of resilience. Her story is just one of many that make this event so meaningful.

It’s more than a race

The 2025 Motherwalk is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. There’s something for everyone—whether you’re sprinting to the finish line or soaking up the energy as a spectator.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Live Music – Enjoy upbeat tunes that keep the energy high
• Kids’ Zone – Activities and games to keep the little ones entertained
• Educational Booths – Learn more about ovarian cancer, prevention and support
• Vendor Marketplace – Shop from local merchants and foundation partners
• Photo Memory Mile – A visual tribute to loved ones lost and those still fighting
• Dove Release – A moving ceremony to honor lives touched by cancer
• Research Grant Award – Presentation of the 2025 Research Grants to UAB Division of Gyn/Oncology and also the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Center.

The day is designed to uplift, inform and bring people together. Run for every woman still fighting—and for the day they no longer have to!

Wear your teal and take a stand with the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Join the Motherwalk and race to end ovarian cancer and follow NLOCF on Instagram and Facebook.

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