This year's Annual “Heat It To Beat It” fundraiser will raise awareness and funds for research for a unique surgery and treatment of a rare form of cancer.

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 am motivated to participate in this event because I am now 16 years post surgery. The surgery with HIPEC saved my life and I'd like to do my part to help Dr. Sardi and his team improve identification and treatment of this rare cancer. 

I hope you will consider supporting me and this important cause by joining my team, registering to participate or making a donation!

Your support is appreciated!