Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Announces Ninth Annual Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2024) – The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s annual Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K is back for its ninth year, bringing together and celebrating local cancer survivors. The race will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 9 a.m., at the RJ Corman Railroad Group Headquarters, located at 101 R.J. Corman Drive in Nicholasville. Funds raised from the race will support local cancer survivors and patients.

The Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K, presented by RJ Corman Railroad Group, is open to runners of all ages. Proceeds from the race will support Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! programs statewide, providing free mammography and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostic testing and program support to underinsured and uninsured patients across Kentucky.

“Each year, this race brings our community together in a powerful way,” said Delaine Thiel, CFRE, vice president, Philanthropy, Saint Joseph Hospital Foundations. “It’s inspiring to see so many people come out to support breast and cervical cancer survivors and to honor those we've lost. The funds raised are crucial for providing essential screenings and care to those who need it most in our community. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support and participation.”

Registration for the race is $40 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-17. Team registration is $75 for two members and $150 for four members. There will once again be a health expo with vendors, as well as a kids zone, food truck and DJ.

The race begins promptly on Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. – rain or shine. Registration for the Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K includes a commemorative T-shirt, race bib, and race medal. Participants are encouraged to use the hashtag #CHIYesMammYesCerv on social media on race day.

In addition to the presenting sponsor, R.J. Corman, sponsors for this year’s race include LBX, Ribbon Sponsor; and Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Lexington Clinic, Courageous Sponsors.

For more information about the Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K, call 859.313.1704. To register, visit https://supportsaintjoseph.rallybound.org/yes-mamm-yes-cerv-5k.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation

Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation supports CHI Saint Joseph Health’s drive for excellence by inspiring donors to make a tangible difference through their philanthropic investment in outstanding patient care facilities and services, the education of caregivers, advanced clinical research and improved access to quality medical care.

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