For Immediate Release

8/1/06

5K/10K Race and Walk to Benefit Cancer Research

Goshen, Ind. – A charitable 5K/10K race and Family Fun Walk will be held as a part of the annual Great Goshen Grill Out. The race will be held Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 8 a.m. The cost for runners pre-registering is $20 and will be $25 on race day. The cost for walkers pre-registering is $15 and will be $20 on race day. Awards will be given on the main stage at 10 a.m. to the top male and female finishers for both races.

Proceeds from Race to the Great Goshen Grill Out will go to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The Center for Cancer Care at Goshen Health System chose the foundation to raise awareness of Mesothelioma and also in remembrance of Beth Miller who was a Mesothelioma victim and colleague at Goshen General Hospital.

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the Mesothelium, which is the lining that surrounds the lungs, the stomach and the heart. The main risk factor for Mesothelioma is contact with asbestos.

For race information or to pre-register visit www.GoshenRace.comor www.active.comor call Emily Moore at 574-535-2407.

Goshen Health System is a not-for-profit provider of health care that includes Goshen General Hospital, The Center for Cancer Care, Park Home Medical Equipment, PrimeCare Physician Network, Team:Bariatrics, The Retreat Women’s Health Center and Indiana Lakes Managed Care Organization. The health system is an affiliate partner of Clarian Health, which includes Indiana University Hospital, Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis and Riley Hospital for Children. For more information about Goshen Health System visit www.goshenhealth.com.