Indianapolis, IN

Date / Time

Saturday, September 25, 2010
8:00 a.m. (rain or shine)

Address

12188 N. Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032

The event will take place in the parking lots of the Urology of Indiana office in Carmel. The office is located on the west side of Meridian Street, just north of Clarian North Hospital. Take West 116th to Illinois Street and turn north. The lot entrance is on the east side of Illinois. Click here to download the GPCC Indianapolis 2010 brochure (PDF).

Event Profile

Each year, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The cause is unknown; however, it is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men.

The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge® is a national initiative of urology physicians' practices designed to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer during the month of September, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

In 2008, five urology practices across the country participated and raised approximately $250,000. Those proceeds were designated by market for research and/or community awareness. In Indianapolis, Urology of Indiana worked with the American Urological Association Foundation to conduct Community Cross Training, a CME accredited program for local health care professionals to promote urologic health and wellness across Indiana.

In 2010, the number of participating urology practices has grown to more than ten, but the centerpiece event in each market is a fitness run and walk, the proceeds of which go to ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer, a non-profit organization whose mission mirrors its name. They see a future where all men diagnosed with prostate cancer are cured or able to manage their illness with good quality of life, with the support they need to minimize physical and emotional suffering and to cope effectively throughout their cancer journeys.

In partnership with Urology of Indiana, ZERO provides comprehensive treatment information to patients, education to those at risk and more free screenings than ever before. ZERO also increases research funds from the federal government to find new treatments and funds local grants to end the disease. Click here to download the GPCC – Indianapolis 2010 brochure (PDF).

Presented by Urology of Indiana LLC

Urology of Indiana traces its history to 1887 and the legacy of Dr. William N. Wishard. Today, the practice is comprised of twenty-eight urologists, two urogynecologists and 10 physician assistants who see patients in 17 office locations in central Indiana.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive and compassionate urologic care to patients and referring physicians through the delivery of state-of-the-art clinical services, applied clinical research and continued medical education.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-362-2778 toll free.

Registration Rules and Form

Register online and save money by registering with a team! It's fun, easy and secure. Race day registration is $30.00 and t-shirts are not guaranteed.

• Team registration must be submitted by August 23
• Individual paper registrations must be postmarked by September 3
• Individual online registrations must be submitted by September 10
• No refunds/transfers

Registration packets will be available the day of the race.

Race Fees

Competitive runners will be timed and scored. Results will be posted and linked to www.urologyin.com. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each timed category.

• 10K Competitive Run (timed) - $25.00
• 5K Competitive Run (timed) - $25.00
• 5K Non-Competitive Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk - $25.00
• Team Member Entry - $20.00
• Child (8 years old or younger; no shirt) - $5.00

Volunteers

We need volunteers for course monitors, water stops, food stations, etc. If you would like to volunteer for the event, please contact Janet Eckerle, Urology of Indiana, 317-807-1240.

Local Sponsors

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