After radiation, surgery and chemotherapy, Love has a new lease on life. "This was definitely a life-altering diagnosis for me," said Love. Through her experience she has learned to eat a healthier diet, and take better care of herself. "Every person is different. It's important to be persistent and to know your risks," said Love. "If you fall into the high risk group like me, it's even more important to get screened early."

The annual run motivates and encourages Love, who will lead a team of 40 at this year's run. "This is a fun event, and it really touches a lot of people; not just survivors, but family and friends as well," Love said.

S.C.O.P.E., a chip-timed race sanctioned by USA Track & Field, has raised $250,000 since its inception. In addition to the adult 5K walk/run at 8 a.m., the fun run will also have a non-competitive 1K kids race that will begin at 9 a.m. Awards will be given to the top male and female survivors, overall male and female runners and all children who participate in the kids race. After the race, participants will enjoy food, drinks and music at the post-race party in the breezeway of M. D. Anderson's Lowry & Peggy Mays Clinic, 1220 Holcombe Blvd. Free parking is available at the Pressler Garage, 1180 Pressler St.

Race entry fees vary and depend on the registration date. Visit www.mdanderson/scope for more details.

Source: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center