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CHARITIES
All net proceeds from this race go directly to the New Horizons GYN Cancer Research Fund. This fund was instituted by the
Gynecological Oncology Group (GOG) - the only National Cancer Institute cooperative cancer research group that focuses on
women with pelvic malignancies such as cancer of the ovary, uterus and cervix.
Organized in 1970, GOG is a national, non-profit organization with a purpose of promoting excellence in the quality and integrity of clinical and
basic scientific research in the field of Gynecologic malignancies. The Group consists of gynecologic oncologists, medical
oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, statisticians, basic scientists, quality of life experts, data
managers and administrative personnel. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards in clinical trials development,
execution, analysis and distribution of results.
GOG is a leader for paving the way in gynecologic oncology trials, chasing the cure for ovarian and uterine cancer.
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