5K supports breast cancer

Editor's note: The North Coast Healthcare Collaborative consists of The Bellevue Hospital, Firelands Health, Fisher-Titus Medical Center and Magruder Hospital. These locally owned, independent hospitals have chosen a path of collaboration over competition in order to improve healthcare in the region and achieve long-term financial stability. SANDUSKY — Get ready for the Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run & Walk. Hosted by the North Coast Healthcare Collaborative, we're back for another year to support and build awareness for breast cancer in our region. It takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 from Battery Park, 701 E. Water St. in Sandusky. Join us for a 5K run or walk through downtown Sandusky. The North Coast Healthcare Collaborative has teamed up to raise awareness about breast cancer and support each organization's foundation. According to Ohio.gov, 1 in eight women in the U.S. who live to be age 85 will develop breast cancer. All proceeds will be equally split to benefit the foundation at each of the North Coast Healthcare Collaborative health systems. Funds will be used for patient support, breakthrough equipment and research to prevent, diagnose and cure breast cancer. Donations are also encouraged from friends and family who will not be participating in the race. People can pre-register at runsignup.com/race/OH/Sandusky/NCHCSaveYourPumpkins2022 for $20 or register on the day of for $25, which is cash only.