This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Heat It To Beat It walk! I was on the inaugural committee when it was launched 15 years ago! This year, I have been asked to MC!! 

 I'm raising money for the 15th year to support research and education about the life saving HIPEC surgery. We have raised more than $2.5 million over the years! Dr. Sardi has a full time researcher and interns from all over the world thanks to you! 

This was the surgery that saved my life and I am now a 15 year survivor!

It's your support that is making it possible for more doctors to be aware that this surgery exists and the benefits it offers their patients who have been diagnosed with cancer of the peritoneum. As you know, Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy ( HIPEC) is a highly effective, concentrated, heated chemotherapy that is delivered directly to cancer cells in the abdomen – this cancer is known as peritoneal carcinomatosis ( PC).  The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy is one of only a handful of medical institutions in the country that offer this treatment and is dedicating extensive research to the use of HIPEC in the fight against this rare form of cancer of the abdomen and organs within the abdominal cavity as well as treating ovarian cancer.

“Heat It To Beat It” refers to the use of the heated chemotherapy which we’ve all learned is essential in beating this type of cancer! The walk is our vehicle to raise awareness and the necessary funds to continue the research that brings us this life saving treatment. 

I hope you will again consider supporting me and this important cause by making a donation!

Your support is appreciated! 

Love, Helen