Va. (WVIR) – The 22 annual Bill Steers 5K was held recently at the Foxfield grass course. The race helps fund research at UVA’s Department of Urology and raises awareness about men’s health and prostate cancer
“It’s for the hardcore racers who want to get their best possible time,” said Kirsten Green, chair of the Urology department and participant in the 5K. “But it’s also for people who just want to enjoy a beautiful day and show support for cancer survivors and for men’s health.”
Green says the research helps patients get diagnosed sooner and have better outcomes. Sometimes, she says, the first step to treatment is a conversation in a community setting.
Inevitably, I’m going to meet someone who has
“Inevitably, I’m going to meet someone who has a question and has been a little scared to ask a question about prostate cancer, prostate screening,” Green said.
Bill Steers, the former chair of the urology department, started the race in 2004. He died in 2015. Now each year, runners carry the legacy of his work with them to the finish line.
“Just getting out there, being among my colleagues and my neighbors, and coming together feels really special,” Green said.
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