Sunday, July 28th, 2024
8:30am-11:30am
McNamara Park, 7049 Big Walnut Rd., Galena, 43021
The inaugural Strength In Colors 5K & KIDS DASH took place in 2018. Each year the 5K aims to bring families together to celebrate survivors, honor those we’ve lost, and to increase awareness of the 6 HPV-related cancers. Please join us and learn how you can help prevent these cancers! The money we raise together will fund our patient support, education, and outreach programs.
Our circle of race partners and sponsors continues to grow. We are so grateful!
Race Partners
Contact di@thecrawfordcrew.org if you have interest in being a volunteer, sponsor or vendor.
Raising Awareness of HPV-Related Cancers
According to the CDC, based on data from 2022, about 47,199 new HPV-associated cancers occur in the United States each year; 26,177 among women, and 21,022 among men. Cervical cancer is the most common HPV-associated cancer among women, and cancers of the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils, are the most common among men. HPV is associated with 6 types of cancer: cervical, vaginal/vulvar, anal, penile and oral, head and neck.
Strength In Colors 5K brings awareness to these cancers and the ribbon colors they represent. It provides a fun and family-focused platform to offer education, prevention information, and support to our community.
All HPV-related cancers are preventable. Screenings, annual exams, education, and the HPV vaccine are all methods of cancer prevention.
HPV and Cancer
Prevention Resources
Helpful Links
- ACF Anal Cancer Foundation
- American Cancer Society National HPV Vaccination Roundtable
- American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- HPV Cancers Alliance
- For Parents – HPV Facts
- Know HPV
- National Cancer Plan
- National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition
- Ohio Chapter American Academy of Pediatricians
- Oral Cancer Foundation
- Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevention
- St.Jude Research
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Email us questions if you would like to connect with one of our medical advisors or another medical professional. Dentists, OB/GYN’s, Pediatricians, and Family Physicians are just a few examples of specialists we can confidentially connect you with.
Interested In Joining Our
Junior Ambassador Group?
This event is organized each year by a talented, hard-working group of young people, our Junior Ambassadors (JAG).
- Do you value healthy relationships and want to make a difference in the lives of others?
- Would you like to beef up your resume or college application with community service and outreach?
Interested In Joining Us?
Learn more by reviewing the Board Responsibilities below or by contacting Diane Crawford at di@thecrawfordcrew.org.
