WHO WE ARE - _THE ENDOMETRIAL CANCER ACTION NETWORK FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS_, OR ECANA, IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION CREATED FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN AFFECTED BY ENDOMETRIAL CANCER (COMMONLY KNOWN AS EC OR UTERINE CANCER). OUR MISSION is to improve the lives of Black people affected by Endometrial Cancer. We have come together to create support, community, and empowerment for any African American affected by endometrial cancer. Reproductive health care & cancer care for Black people is not as it should be. We are here to bridge the gap through survivor community building, education, and research advocacy. Our members consist of doctors, patients, survivors, community advocates, and professional leaders across the United States.

OUR EVENT - STRIDES 2 SURVIVE 5K VIRTUAL FUN WALK/RUN. Total distance to complete is 5k or 3.1 miles This is our 2nd Annual Virtual 5K. Last year was a great success and 2025 will be even better!

WHEN - EVENT DAY IS _SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13,2025_. REGISTRANTS MAY STRETCH OUT THE EVENT OVER THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. WE CHOSE SEPTEMBER BECAUSE IT IS _GYNECOLOGIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH_. For those who plan to complete it over multiple days we ask them to do part of their walk the morning of 9/13 ( TO BE IN SOLIDARITY WITH ALL PARTICIPANTS) and try to finish by the end of September. The completion of the 5K is totally on the honor system.

WHO - OUR AUDIENCE INCLUDES EVERYONE! Black women who are endometrial cancer survivors, friends, caregivers, supporters, volunteers, young, old, avid walkers/runners as well as newcomers. Anyone who supports our cause is welcome. We estimate our attendance will range from 200 500 registered attendees.

WHERE - ANYWHERE OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE LOCATED. Any city, any state, any country! The goal is to complete a 5K (3.1 miles). YOU CHOOSE your location (park, neighborhood, indoor mall, walking trail, home/treadmill, etc)

HOW - YOU MAY WALK/RUN SOLO OR WITH A GROUP OR TEAM. You may utilize alternate activities (housework, biking, gardening, etc.) to achieve the goal of 5K (3.1 miles). We use the Honor System so there is no pressure to over exert yourself. Go at your own pace!

GIFTS - REGISTRATIONS COMPLETED _BEFORE__ 8/15_ WILL BE GUARANTEED AN EVENT T-SHIRT AND EVENT MEDAL!!! THOSE WHO REGISTER BY THIS DATE CAN EXPECT THEIR ITEM TO SHIP THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER (TO ARRIVE BEFORE RACE DAY). Registrations after 8/15 will be mailed out the first week of October. Items are shipped first come first served until all inventory is depleted.