(Aug. 27, 2009) — For the 10th consecutive year, the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation will hold fundraising walkathons this September to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the 10th Annual Walkathon will kick off in Morristown at the Loantaka Brook Reservation (South Street entrance). The Lyndhurst walkathon is slated for Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Richard W. DeKorte Park. The Avon-by-the-Sea walkathon, in its third year, will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Boardwalk, 600 Ocean Ave. Family-friendly festivities include food, music, massages and entertainment. Participants can choose from a one-, three- or five-mile course. Registration, 8:15 a.m.; walkathons at 9:15 a.m.; post-walk celebrations 10:30 a.m. The foundation was established in 2000 when Gail MacNeil, Lois Myers and Patricia Stewart decided to turn their own personal experiences with ovarian cancer into activism.

The foundation has raised and donated more than $1 million to research and awareness of ovarian cancer.   Further information, pledge forms or to register for the walks online visit www.kohnj.org or call 973-644-0500. For information on Avon-by-the-Sea, call 732-280-2007. For Lyndhurst, call 201-933-0008.