When Turn The Towns Teal®’s founder Gail MacNeil was diagnosed with ovarian cancer almost eighteen years ago, she realized the need for ovarian cancer awareness and saw that nothing was … Continued
The Cindy Melancon Spirit Award commends and honors an individual for his or her commitment to the ovarian cancer community. The award is named after Cindy Melancon, a founder of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and creator of the CONVERSATIONS! newsletter. The award has been given to many excellent ovarian cancer leaders throughout the years. Carey Fitzmaurice, survivor since 2006, is the founder of Teal Toes, a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating women about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Since 2007, Teal Toes has been sending out symptom cards, and promoting education and awareness through its website and social media. Click the plus sign to read more.
After Susan Poorman Blackie’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer on Valentine’s Day in 2012 left her completely blindsided, she realized that she had to do something to improve the awareness and … Continued
The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (OCAGC) became a Partner Member of the Alliance in October 2010. “It’s been a very positive partnership,” says Martha Farr, an ovarian cancer … Continued
A year after her diagnosis with ovarian cancer in May 2011, Dr. Jan Byrne began looking for ways to be more involved in ovarian cancer advocacy and education. She connected … Continued
Starting the new year with a mission to fund ovarian cancer research Friday, January 2nd, 2015 – New York, NY Amrita Singh Jewelry is proud to announce a new initiative … Continued
When Diane Riche’s mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010, Diane turned to the internet for information. Through her research she came to the Alliance’s website, where she learned … Continued
One of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s first Partner Members, the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California (OCA) parallels the Alliance in many ways. Originally founded in 1998 as a chapter … Continued
Teal Diva’s origins lie in a common need of those affected by ovarian cancer: support. When Shannon Routh was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2009, she also discovered that she … Continued
Lilies of the Valley got its start in 2004 when a new gynecologic oncologist moved to the city of Huntsville, Alabama. His wife had a friend with ovarian cancer, and … Continued
From one ride in 2004, to a national event in 2014.
The NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation is named for two sisters who both died from ovarian cancer. Executive Director Jodie Shagrin Kavensky, one of Norma’s daughters, recalls that her mother attended … Continued
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