This year, at the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure, Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” will be the featured participant in one of the 5K races and a speaker at the survivor tribute. Dr. Oz will address 30,000+ runners and spectators expected to attend and share his commitment to educating the public about important health issues, including breast cancer.
Top fundraising participants will have an opportunity to meet with Dr. Oz in the VIP Terrace on Race day. If you haven’t signed up yet for the Race, it’s not too late! Visit our Race website to register and fundraise for a cure.
Dr. Oz is the two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” airing weekdays on ABC7 at 3 p.m beginning Monday, Sept. 12. He is also a best-selling author, having authored more than 400 original publications, book chapters and medical books, has received several patents and still regularly performs heart surgery.
Everyone at Komen OC is looking forward to hosting Dr. Oz at this year’s Race on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Fashion Island in Newport Beach! Don’t forget to register and be a part of our 20th year!
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